Search

would show in the Search field?

Is there a way to initialize datatables with a default search in the input box? Yes - the oSearch parameter allows this. Allan

next and previous buttons + Search[] + Load [xx] record per

are not suppose to search from next set of

What you need to do is unbind the keyup event that DataTables puts on the default global input element and then bind your own keyup event listener. That function you bind will call fnFilter with your modified search value. Allan

I think you should make your own search input?

Yes, please, I need to know this also. I need to add a class to whatever classes the dataTable tool puts on the search input field.

It doesn't work for me. For some reason, if there are many columns of different types, the search goes on "Processing..." without explaining why is failing

You're the best man =) Think I didn't search enough =)

Indeed, how to make a standard search filter window, button, page numbering, etc. in the bar fihedheader. I would like to see those buttons are always visible. And the panel would fit perfectly. But how?