RowReorder

DataTables is often used to show sequential data, and naturally from that comes the desire to be able to reorder that data - for this the RowReorder extension is available. It provides the end user with the ability to click and drag (or touch and drag on mobile devices) a row in the table and change its position. Full integration with Editor's multi-row editing abilities is also available to have updates automatically written to a database.

It is important to note that RowReorder operates on a data swap method so it can operate even on non-sequential data. Consider for example a row which is dragged to the top of the table, it would take the data of the row currently in the top position, the current top row would be moved to the second, where it would take its new value from that row in the second position, etc. The data point in the row that is modified is defined by the rowReorder.dataSrc. Normally you will want this to be a sequential number! The data reorder can potentially confuse end users otherwise!

Features

RowReorder provides the following features to enhance a DataTable:

  • Row reordering for DataTables with click and touch support
  • Full integration with Editor
  • Customisable drag start handle
  • Drag snapping

As with all DataTables extensions it can of course have all language strings localised, has complete documentation, and has styling integration with all of the DataTables supported styling libraries (e.g. Bootstrap, Bulma, Fomantic UI and others).

Demo

The table below is an example of how RowReorder can be used in a DataTable.

NamePositionOfficeSalary
Tiger NixonSystem ArchitectEdinburgh$320,800
Garrett WintersAccountantTokyo$170,750
Ashton CoxJunior Technical AuthorSan Francisco$86,000
Cedric KellySenior JavaScript DeveloperEdinburgh$433,060
Airi SatouAccountantTokyo$162,700
Brielle WilliamsonIntegration SpecialistNew York$372,000
Herrod ChandlerSales AssistantSan Francisco$137,500
Rhona DavidsonIntegration SpecialistTokyo$327,900
Colleen HurstJavaScript DeveloperSan Francisco$205,500
Sonya FrostSoftware EngineerEdinburgh$103,600
Jena GainesOffice ManagerLondon$90,560
Quinn FlynnSupport LeadEdinburgh$342,000
Charde MarshallRegional DirectorSan Francisco$470,600
Haley KennedySenior Marketing DesignerLondon$313,500
Tatyana FitzpatrickRegional DirectorLondon$385,750
Michael SilvaMarketing DesignerLondon$198,500
Paul ByrdChief Financial Officer (CFO)New York$725,000
Gloria LittleSystems AdministratorNew York$237,500
Bradley GreerSoftware EngineerLondon$132,000
Dai RiosPersonnel LeadEdinburgh$217,500
Jenette CaldwellDevelopment LeadNew York$345,000
Yuri BerryChief Marketing Officer (CMO)New York$675,000
Caesar VancePre-Sales SupportNew York$106,450
Doris WilderSales AssistantSydney$85,600
Angelica RamosChief Executive Officer (CEO)London$1,200,000
Gavin JoyceDeveloperEdinburgh$92,575
Jennifer ChangRegional DirectorSingapore$357,650
Brenden WagnerSoftware EngineerSan Francisco$206,850
Fiona GreenChief Operating Officer (COO)San Francisco$850,000
Shou ItouRegional MarketingTokyo$163,000
Michelle HouseIntegration SpecialistSydney$95,400
Suki BurksDeveloperLondon$114,500
Prescott BartlettTechnical AuthorLondon$145,000
Gavin CortezTeam LeaderSan Francisco$235,500
Martena MccrayPost-Sales supportEdinburgh$324,050
Unity ButlerMarketing DesignerSan Francisco$85,675
Howard HatfieldOffice ManagerSan Francisco$164,500
Hope FuentesSecretarySan Francisco$109,850
Vivian HarrellFinancial ControllerSan Francisco$452,500
Timothy MooneyOffice ManagerLondon$136,200
Jackson BradshawDirectorNew York$645,750
Olivia LiangSupport EngineerSingapore$234,500
Bruno NashSoftware EngineerLondon$163,500
Sakura YamamotoSupport EngineerTokyo$139,575
Thor WaltonDeveloperNew York$98,540
Finn CamachoSupport EngineerSan Francisco$87,500
Serge BaldwinData CoordinatorSingapore$138,575
Zenaida FrankSoftware EngineerNew York$125,250
Zorita SerranoSoftware EngineerSan Francisco$115,000
Jennifer AcostaJunior JavaScript DeveloperEdinburgh$75,650
Cara StevensSales AssistantNew York$145,600
Hermione ButlerRegional DirectorLondon$356,250
Lael GreerSystems AdministratorLondon$103,500
Jonas AlexanderDeveloperSan Francisco$86,500
Shad DeckerRegional DirectorEdinburgh$183,000
Michael BruceJavaScript DeveloperSingapore$183,000
Donna SniderCustomer SupportNew York$112,000

Specifically, note that when you hover over a cell, a "handle" appears in the bottom right of that cell, which you can click and drag. The drag can be made over a single column, single row, or multiple rows and columns. If it is suitable, a popup will be displayed to show the user fill options.

Check out the full set of examples to explore more of RowReorder's capabilities.

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