Understanding server-side processing: search

mvo

Hi,

I've built a custom search ajax call that allows you to filter on every column. From reading the forums I understand that DataTables is not storing the search results anywhere in the DOM or client-side. My call returns an aaData object and I want to redraw the table with this. Is this possible with any of the API methods?

If not, then how should I implement this search functionality? Do I have to store the search results on the server-side.

mvo

I think I understand it now. I'm going to overload the default data source AJAX call by using fnServerParams to add my custom search strings to the AJAX call instead of calling my own AJAX method.