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

You could move the div when the table is drawn using the fnDrawCallback function.

    $("#myTable").dataTable({
    "fnDrawCallback": function (oSettings) {
        $(".dataTables_filter").each(function () {
            $(this).appendTo($(this).parent().siblings(".panel-body"));
        });
    }
});