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  Public Ticket #3180663
How to find column ID number
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  • Carlos started the conversation
    December 3, 2022 at 5:09am

    Each column that is create has a unique column id, which I would like to know how to find.

    For example: [wpdatatable_sum table_id=1 col_id=4 value_only=0]

    However, calculated columns do not have such shortcode but they still have a column id # to identify it. 

    I would like to know how to find it. Thank you.

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    Miloš replied
    December 5, 2022 at 7:05pm

    Hi, Carlos

    Firstly, I would like to sincerely apologize for the delayed response as we have been experiencing an unusually high number of tickets. I am sorry that it has taken longer than usual to respond to your concern and your patience is highly appreciated.

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    Formula columns are not being saved in the database, thus they don't have a unique column ID available for shortcodes.

    For example, here is one of my Manual tables, i count 16 columns, with the Formula column,

    but in the database, it only saves 15 columns - the Formula column does not get created in the database.

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    There are several other limitations to be aware of when using formula columns in wpDataTables:

    1. One formula column cannot be used in another. This limitation can be avoided by using nested calculations.
    2. In tables with server-side processing formula, columns cannot be used for grouping, filtering, and sorting. Basically, formulas are calculated only for the rows that are immediately visible; Therefore, it’s not possible to “know” the values for currently invisible rows. Please note that this also applies to the “Manual” tables, as they also use server-side processing by default. Also, of course, it is not possible to edit the cells generated by formulas in the editable tables.
    3. Adding a sum in the sum row for formula columns is not yet supported.
    4. Using calculation functions in formula columns is not possible


    - Let me know if that makes sense and if you have any questions. Thank you


    Kind Regards, 

    Miloš Jovanović
    [email protected]

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