Horizon DataTables¶
Horizon includes a componentized API for programmatically creating tables in the UI. Why would you want this? It means that every table renders correctly and consistently, table- and row-level actions all have a consistent API and appearance, and generally you don’t have to reinvent the wheel or copy-and-paste every time you need a new table!
See also
For usage information, tips & tricks and more examples check out the DataTables Topic Guide.
DataTable¶
The core class which defines the high-level structure of the table being represented. Example:
class MyTable(DataTable):
name = Column('name')
email = Column('email')
class Meta(object):
name = "my_table"
table_actions = (MyAction, MyOtherAction)
row_actions = (MyAction)
A full reference is included below:
DataTable Options¶
The following options can be defined in a Meta
class inside a
DataTable
class. Example:
class MyTable(DataTable):
class Meta(object):
name = "my_table"
verbose_name = "My Table"
FormsetDataTable¶
You can integrate the DataTable
with a Django Formset using one of following classes:
Table Components¶
Actions¶
Class-Based Views¶
Several class-based views are provided to make working with DataTables easier in your UI.