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You can use ajax.data to modify the data submitted to the server. For example you could loop over columns and remove the orderable option which would save some space. Allan

the data sent using ajax.data or preSubmit. However, a

Use ajax.dataSrc and set it to be an empty string. Then use columns.data to tell each column what property to use for that column. See the data section of the manual for more information. Allan

You can use the ajax.dataSrc option as a function to be able to manipulate the JSON object returned from the server before DataTables uses it. That provides the opportunity to map between parameters however you need. Allan

Sounds like you want to read the documentation for ajax.data and send the extra search information using that. Allan

database I would use ajax.data for the target table

suggests, you would use ajax.data. If you want to

JSON object returned. The ajax.dataSrc option is only for

Use ajax.dataSrc set to d.results and then columns.data set to be the name of the properties you want for each column - Id etc. Allan

Yes, sending both IDs so you can operate on them sounds like a good idea. You could potentially use ajax.data to send the extra information. Allan