title: DataTables Server-side Processing with web2py: how to access the parameters sent to the server
body: <p>When using server-side Ajax processing for DataTables, DataTables sends parameters from the view to the server so that the server can access the data source and return the correct data. I cannot figure out how, when doing server-side processing with web2py, to access those parameters that comes from the view.</p>
  
  <p>These parameters are, for example, iDisplayStart, IDisplayLength, iColumns, etc.and are documented here: <a href="http://legacy.datatables.net/usage/server-side" rel="nofollow">http://legacy.datatables.net/usage/server-side</a></p>
  
  <p>I have no doubt this is simple and will result in a loud "doh!" from me, but I have been digging around for a couple days and haven't figured it out.</p>