It is possible to combine two data tables to create a master detail page. This gives you more flexibility than the standard popup for both, the master and the detail table. The master table adds a dynamic hyperlink for each row to the detail page.
Inline demo #
Click on a Show Bike Details hyperlink to see the detail page.
| Brand | Brand Type | Color | Show Bike Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Brand Type | Color | Show Bike Details |
Master table #
Show only the most important columns and add a dynamic hyperlink to the detail page. Here is the dynamic hyperlink used for this demo:
/data-publisher-detail-page-demo-detail/?wpda_search_column_bike_id=$$bike_id$$
Detail table #
Make sure you select only one row in your dynamic hyperlink! And set the following options in your detail data table:
- Number Of Columns = 1
- Type = Expanded
- Show Icon = No
- Allow ordering? = Disabled
Advanced options
{
"dom": "t",
"pageLength": 1,
"initComplete" :"function (oSettings){jQuery('#' + oSettings.sTableId + ' tbody').off();}"
}Credits #
The idea to combine two separate data tables to create a master | detail page came from Charles Godwin. Charles is also the author of the alternative WP Data Access search algorithm extension.
Thank you Charles!