JqGrid - Simple Searching With Additional Field(s)

Question

I am using jqgrid and have simple searching enabled. I am wondering if there is a way to add an additional item in the select list of fields that does not exist as a column

Answer 1

Try adding new hidden column and setting hidedlgand hidden to true, viewable to false.

Documentation link: http://www.trirand.com/jqgridwiki/doku.php?id=wiki:colmodel_options