How to search in a table?

danitrebu

I can't find a way to implement the search bar on my website. I have tried using search(), fnFilter(), activating "searching":true, tons of examples found on the internet... and none seem to work for me. I need some help...

$('#myInput').on('keyup', function() {
            table.search($(this).val()).draw();
        })

also

table.fnFilter($(this).val());

kthorngren

Your code works in this test case:
http://live.datatables.net/tohisudi/1/edit

Maybe you can post a link to your page or a test case showing the issue.
https://datatables.net/manual/tech-notes/10#How-to-provide-a-test-case

Kevin

danitrebu

Thank you for your comment. I finally fixed it.
I called .DataTables instead of .dataTables, and if you call .DataTables, it seems that fnFilter and search functions are not working. I used .dataTables and edited my Ajax and it is finally working. Thank you anyway!

kthorngren

Yes, that would do it. Checkout this FAQ for more details.

Kevin