Multiple endpoints in dependent() method

scturnbull

Hi All,

I'm new to DataTables/Editor so apologies if I'm asking the obvious however, I cannot see any examples where different endpoints are called dependent on the value of a dropdown. All I've seen to date are the following examples.

editor.dependent( 'options', function ( val ) {
        return val === 'Simple' ?
            { hide: ['position', 'office', 'extn', 'start_date', 'salary'] } :
            { show: ['position', 'office', 'extn', 'start_date', 'salary'] };
    } );

editor.dependent( 'continent', '/api/countries' );

Therefore, is it possible? I’ve tried adding a case statement and returning a string but to no avail.

allan

Yes - you'd need to use a function (e.g. the first of the two examples you posted) and in there do a conditional check on the value and then make the corresponding Ajax request - e.g.:

editor.dependent( 'options', function ( val, data, callback ) {
  if (val === '1') {
    $.ajax( ... );
  }
  else {
    $.ajax( ... );
  }
} );

In the success callback for each Ajax call, make sure you call the callback() function with the data you want to update, as described in dependent().

Allan

scturnbull

Thanks Allan, Works like a charm!