Sorting by alt numerical value in an "i" tag.

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Link to test case:
Debugger code (debug.datatables.net):
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Description of problem: My datatable shows fontawesome check mark or x depending on whether there's a 0 or one in the database. I've tried using the alt attribute plugin to sort by adding an alt tag with either 0 or 1 (as well as tried no/yes in the tag) and it isn't working. Any advice?

colin

We're happy to take a look, but as per the forum rules, please link to a test case - a test case that replicates the issue will ensure you'll get a quick and accurate response. Information on how to create a test case (if you aren't able to link to the page you are working on) is available here.

Cheers,

Colin

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Here's the test case..

http://live.datatables.net/jelevile/1

kthorngren

The problem is you have this:

        $('#dataTable').DataTable();
            columnDefs: [{ 
                type: "alt-string", targets: 0
        }];

You don't have the Datatables options being passed into the Datatables init function. It should look like this:

    $(document).ready( function () {
        $('#dataTable').DataTable({
            columnDefs: [{ 
                type: "alt-string", targets: 0
        }]
      });

Here is the updated test case:
http://live.datatables.net/jelevile/2/edit

Kevin

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Thank you, Kevin. Total oversight on my part leaving it out of the brackets.