Hi all,
what I need to know is if Ari Data tables can handle a specific search, meaning if I insert "Gummy" in the search field, it will return ONLY any entry of Gummy from the DB if there. Also, I don't want my tables to auto-populate when they first load, only search specific. Is this possible?
Thanks.

Hello,

The module doesn't support ability to show empty tables and populate if when a user enters a search string, but it is possible to create an article and place a HTML form with input for search string and then redirect to page with the table. It is possible to use request variable in "Choose table type -> ARI Data Table -> Default search string" parameter for "ARI Data Table" widget. Request variable is entered in the following way:

{$REQUEST:PARAM_NAME}

Where PARAM_NAME is a name of request variable.

Regards,
ARI Soft

Ok this sounds fantastic. But how do I make a html search form? Is it something I do through ARI Datatables? Where should I look? Much appreciate for any additional information on the matter.

Create of HTML form is not related to "ARI Data Tables" extension. You can place into an article the following HTML code:



Where ACTION_URL is a link to a page with the table. Enter {$REQUEST:sSearch} value in "Choose table type -> ARI Data Table -> Default search string" parameter in module settings.

Regards,
ARI Soft

ARI soft team is amazing. Thank you so much for this. If I want an exact match or "show me nothing", what would I have to do?

You can enter search string in "search" input in HTML form.

Regards,
ARI Soft