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Disable paging for the datatable

Function: Disable paging for the datatable​

This action allows you to turn off the paging feature for a specific data table component on your application page. When paging is disabled, all data rows in the table will be displayed continuously, without being split into multiple pages. This is useful when you want users to see all data at once, or when preparing a table for export.

Input​

  • UI element
    • Description: The data table component on your page for which you want to disable the paging feature.
    • Type: PART (specifically a Data Table)

Output​

This action does not produce any direct output. Its effect is a change in the behavior and display of the selected data table component.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Disable paging for the datatable" action:

Example 1: Displaying a full list of customers for review​

Imagine you have a "Customer List" data table on your admin dashboard. You want to quickly review all active customers without clicking through multiple pages.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: Customer List Table
  • Result: The Customer List Table will now display all customer records in a single, scrollable list, making it easier to review or export the entire dataset.

Example 2: Preparing a product catalog for a single-page printout​

You have a "Product Catalog" data table that usually shows products in pages. For a special promotion, you need to print the entire catalog on a single, long page.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: Product Catalog Table
  • Result: The Product Catalog Table will adjust to show all products continuously. You can then use your browser's print function to get a complete printout without page breaks within the table.

Example 3: Showing all tasks in a project management view​

In a project management application, you have a "Project Tasks" data table. For a specific project, you want to see all tasks, regardless of their number, on one screen to get a complete overview.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: Project Tasks Table
  • Result: The Project Tasks Table will display every task associated with the project in one continuous view, allowing for a comprehensive review of all pending and completed items.