How to repopulate DataTables when having lots of data?
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Hi
I am using datatables jquery plugin. I now have to clear the entire datatable and populate it with new data on the fly(all done through ajax).
So what I was thinking to do is when I need to do this.
- Destroy the datatable
- remove the data html
- call up the partial view that renders the table
- Rebind the datatable with jquery.
However it seems that datatable has no destroy method. So I know you can set the datatable to do something with ajax but I am not sure how. My datatable just uses the dom way when the page is loaded.
I don't want to use the "fnAddData" as I am not sure how to format this 2d array they want and I don't think this is the best option.
I think the best option is some how render the partial view back and use there ajax plugin. But I am not sure where that is or how to use it(I know it exists but that's about it).
Thanks
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