DataTables State Restore Clarification

barrierreef

I am currently trying to implement the state restoration extension into my project and I am confused about how it works. There are 2 functions that look like they do the same thing but I am unsure what is different. What is the difference between stateRestore.state.add() and stateRestore.state().save()? When should I use one over the other? Thank you

kthorngren

stateRestore.state().save() will only save/update states that are already created, ie, listed under the Saved States button. The stateRestore.state.add() will allow you to create new state which will then be listed under the Saved States button.

You will get a Javascript error when using stateRestore.state().save() to save a state that doesn't exist. Either stateRestore.state.add() or the Create State button will need to be used before you can programmatically save the state using stateRestore.state().save().

Does this help?

Kevin

barrierreef

That does help my understanding a lot. I am using stateRestore without the buttons so this is definitely good to know thank you!