How to I access the Selectize instance to use the API

bigbenchrob

I'd like to alter some aspects of a Selectize field using the API. In answer to a previous question, Alan, you suggested accessing the API using the Selectize plug-in inst() method. I assume the API can only be accessed once the field has actually been generated on the editing form. So I'm trying the following, which is not working. Hopefully a basic lack of understanding on my part? Thanks.

editor = new $.fn.dataTable.Editor( {

    //...etc    
};

editor.on( 'open', function ( e, type ) {

    var fieldSelect = editor.field("field_id_65").inst();
    console.log(fieldSelect.getValue());
} );

//CONSOLE: TypeError: fieldSelect.getValue is not a function

allan

Hi,

I've just completely rewritten the plug-in to address this and a few other little things I found along the way. The inst() method will now return the expected instance, and also you don't need to use the open event anymore.

Allan

bigbenchrob

You rock, Allan! Thanks very much.

munnsj

Hi Allan,

What else did this rewritten plugin change? I have code that worked on Friday and foolishly updated without saving the previous version of the plugin. None of my "opts" work anymore. I had placeholder text and a dynamic search load written. I am trying to debug the library but am not sure where the "opts" arguments should be added to the Selectize element. Please help!

Thanks

allan

Darn - sorry about that. I even remember making that mistake ("I'll just do this and come back to that...").

I've just posted an update to the plug-in that should resolve it.

Regards,
Allan

munnsj

Thank you very much! It worked and the fast turnaround time is greatly appreciated.