Filter records using table.cells('selector')

rognales

Is it possible to do record filtering using table.cells() API?

colin

Hi @rognales ,

If you mean searching, use search() or column().search() / columns().search(). If that's not what you mean, could you give more information, please, or link to a test case - a test case that replicates the issue will ensure you'll get a quick and accurate response. Information on how to create a test case (if you aren't able to link to the page you are working on) is available here.

Cheers,

Colin

Cheers,

Colin

rognales

Yes. The signature for search() is only the text we are searching (along with smart search/regex mode). What i'm looking for is, to do search using table.cells() e.g. table.search(table.cells('.selected'))

colin

Hi @rognales ,

A search applies to the whole table, not anything selected. You can do your own filtering on the data with filter() that doesn't affect the display.

Cheers,

Colin

rognales

But what if i want the filter to actually affect the display?

colin

The you need to do a search() instead. It's probably worthwhile stepping back and say what you're trying to achieve - that might help find the best solution.