$.fn.dataTable.tables returns non existing tables

tanasis1101

If the dom element of a datatable has been removed, then the $.fn.dataTable.tables() method still returns its object.
I tried the destroy() method (both before and after the table is removed) and nothing changes.
Is there a way to completely remove a datatable?

kthorngren

The $.fn.dataTable.tables() API works in this test case:
https://live.datatables.net/powivuku/1/edit

I think you will want to use destroy() before removing the DOM table.

Can you provide a link to a test case showing the issue?
https://datatables.net/manual/tech-notes/10#How-to-provide-a-test-case

Kevin