Using global filters on non-hidden columns only

[rajat-sr]

I am using setHiddenColumns to hide certain columns in a table. The hidden columns can be made visible by selecting it from a list of columns.

There's also a search bar at the top of the table which is used to filter the rows based on the text entered. I am using properties from useGlobalFilters hook to implement the search functionality.
The setGlobalFilter searches/filters on every column in the table (which is fine given its global nature). There is another hook called useFilters which provides properties to add column specific filters.

But I am looking for something in-between. I want a global search/filter that only filters on the visible columns (and excludes hidden columns from its search database). I cannot do this using setFilter method from useFilters hook since it only accepts one column id.

Is there another function existing that allows using global filters on non-hidden columns? If there is no such existing function, is there a way I can implement it?

[joshruien]

Did you manage to solve this issue?

[rajat-sr]

No. Do you have a solution?

[joshruien]

Unfortunately not... But i came across an example where he was able to customise the global filter. https://codesandbox.io/s/specific-columns-global-filter-n1k4v?file=/src/Table.tsx:1598-1747

I tried working around with this but to no avail.

[TjarkTV]

For anyone wondering you can toggle if the column is filterable with
column.columnDef.enableGlobalFilter = !column.getCanGlobalFilter();
just put it inside your function that toggles the visibility