Search

You could potentially use search() or column().search() for simple

be found using the search box at the top

Not working with multiple tables now. What is the best way to search an array of values?

this should read: 'trigger a search for a generic term'

OK, if I check the table id and decide that I do not want to use my custom search plugin, is there an easy way to execute the default search at that point?

if you utf8_decode() your $search variable. $string = "é"; $string

Actually I just figure out this my own, I replaced the Search: inside the js with and now i can handle the text in my other javascript library.

to bring back related search entry based off Table1

var allTables = $('table.dataTable').DataTable(); allTables.column( 0 ).search( 'mySearchTerm' ).draw(); Allan

Your DataTables initialisation is a mess. $('#bonds').DataTable( { responsive: true, "dom": '<f<t>lip>', "oLanguage": { "sSearch": "Find the bond you need:"}, language: {searchPlaceholder: "Search records"} }); Using 1.10.1 or greater, "language" replaces "oLanguage" - do not use both.