DataTables Editor must be initialised as a 'new' instance' Error Fix?

JackBodman

HI, I have been using the DataTables plugin for a while and am currently trying out the Editor trial before potentially upgrading. After adding all the editor files to my project, initializing the table now generates the error 'DataTables Editor must be initialized as a 'new' instance''.

After seeing this I changed my init code from:

var table = $('#Shifts').dataTable.Editor ...

to this:

var table = new $('#Shifts').dataTable.Editor ...

However this is still returning the same error and I can't find any info for it on the forums or docs.

Thanks in Advance for any suggestions.

tangerine

Editor initialization is a separate issue from that of DT. See the docs:
https://editor.datatables.net/examples/simple/simple.html

JackBodman

Ahh, I see now, thanks for the pointer @tangerine.

allan

I never thought of it before, but you could use:

new ($('#example').dataTable).Editor({
  ...
});

But that seems a little redundant compared to new $.fn.dataTable.Editor(...);. Personal preference perhaps!

Allan