Filter datatable from a field or a dropdown outside the table

enter47

I have a dropdown <select> Year which is outside the data table and on selecting a particular Year need the data filter to fetch data for only that year? how can I do it? Any help appreciated.
Eg: like the image below.

kthorngren

Assuming you are using ajax you can use ajax.data as a function to get the value of the selected option. Use ajax.reload() in the select change event to refresh the data via ajax.

Kevin

enter47

Thanks Kthorngren for the quick reply. However, it went above my head as I am new to this. Is there a working model anywhere?

colin

This example here should help - it's demonstrating how to add a variable that gets sent back to the server.

Colin