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table based on the search/ filter input $('#searchInput,#sortBy,#sortBy2').bind("keyup change",

I want the same behavior on Column Search. Is the identification of the DOM element input too broad?

Damn I thought I try all combinations of true and false. And in result it is so simple. Smart Search solves the problem, thanks you for all!

to create custom build search in test case. I

Also, I have tried using the data-search attribute and simply input the raw date in there, that however did not have any affect on the search pane.

line provided to prevent search pane to start collapsed

Hi @meetmk710 , You're applying css to every <label> element - see below. This is affecting the label that DataTables uses to display the search box. You should use a class wherever you actually want this styling to apply. Thanks, Sandy

I suspect the place to do that would be search on the child table. You can check the results in the table, and use that to issue a search() on the parent table, Colin

No, the core behaviour is as described - you are still able to search on hidden fields, Colin

hidden as non-searchable. but search box lined up still