PHP libraries - Custom column ( not in database )

cr1st1

I'm using PHP libraries and i need a custom column that is not in the database

For example : a table has columns C1, C2
I need a custom column B that is created using C1 and C2

i am using this solution now :

Field::inst( 'C1'),
Field::inst( 'C2'),
Field::inst( 'C1', 'B')
    ->set( false )
    ->getFormatter( function ( $val, $data ) { ...custom code ... }),

so i am reusing one of the existing columns (C1 in this example) and name it B
and also ->set( false )

Is there a better way to do this ?

colin

Hi @cr1st1 ,

This example should help - I think it's doing what you're looking for,

Cheers,

Colin

cr1st1

Thank you @colin,
this is a solution if you want to create the custom column on the javascript side but unfortunately i need to create the custom column on the server side, on PHP side.

Do you have a solution using DataTables PHP libraries ?

allan

The solution you have above is the best way of doing it if you want it done in PHP. However, personally I would suggest that you use a client-side data renderer if the server-side needs to know nothing about that column (i.e. its purely a client-side construct).

What what we do for the Name column in this example.

Allan