0 items
Sign in
Buy

Published

•

Updated

New Release: Introducing Auto-Update for DataTables

GravityView DataTables now supports Auto-Update, refreshing table data on a configurable schedule without a page reload. Build live leaderboards, dashboards, and real-time displays.

Casey Burridge

by

Casey Burridge

Strategic Growth & Operations Manager

Introducing auto-update for DataTables

We’re pleased to announce a new feature release for the GravityView DataTables layout: Auto-Update!

Enabling the new “Auto-Update” feature means your DataTable will refresh its data automatically on a schedule that you set (e.g. every 5 minutes).

This is game-changing if you’re looking to create live-updating applications that display new entries as they’re added without the need for a page reload or a user action.

The possibilities are endless! For example:

  • Display donations on a live-updating leaderboard
  • Create a dynamic business dashboard
  • Show new contest entries as they’re submitted

Previously, new data would not show up in the table immediately unless the user performed an action that forced the DataTable to fetch data from the server (such as performing a search).

How to enable Auto-Update

To enable the new Auto-Update feature, click on the DataTables tab in the View Settings and check the box that says “Enable Auto-Update”. After that, you’ll see a new input box appear allowing you to set the auto-update interval.

The default value is “5”, meaning that every 5 minutes, the DataTable will reload its contents based on the current filter and search configuration.

The new "Enable Auto-Update" checkbox on the DataTables settings.

We’re excited to keep improving our DataTables layout to help you build live-updating tables and dynamic applications with GravityView!

To learn more about this new feature, check out the article on our docs site.

Tags:
Casey Burridge

by

Casey Burridge

Casey is a full-stack marketer who employs a systems approach to connect strategy, execution, and long-term growth. With a background spanning technical consulting, adtech, and open-source ecosystems like WordPress, Casey brings a deep understanding of the platforms that power the modern web. Casey holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Management from Salford Business School, where his thesis explored the role of systems thinking in strategic marketing decisions.

Strategic Growth & Operations Manager

More articles