Datatables - Search Box outside datatable

Question

I\'m using DataTables (datatables.net) and I would like my search box to be outside of the table (for example in my header div).

Is this possible ?

Answer 1

As per @lvkz comment :

if you are using datatable with uppercase d .DataTable() ( this will return a Datatable API object ) use this :

 oTable.search($(this).val()).draw() ;

which is @netbrain answer.

if you are using datatable with lowercase d .dataTable() ( this will return a jquery object ) use this :

 oTable.fnFilter($(this).val());