Postponed data table initialisation until user inputs search criteria

cj1005

Hi,

I have created my search inputs and linked a JS function, but I'm not sure how to 1) Stop my data table from initialising on page load up and also then how to initialise my data table from a JS function.

I'm sure both are simple but I just cannot find what I'm looking for.

Thanks, Chris

kthorngren

Here is an exampleI use to show how to dynamically build the columns:
http://live.datatables.net/huyexejo/1/edit

The key is the Datatable is initialized in the Ajax success function. You can add a data option to the jQuery ajax() request to pass the search value to the server.

Kevin

cj1005

Perfect thank you