When you update a database jqGrid sends the parameter “oper” when (you guess) the operation to be done. “oper” takes the following value,”add” – Add a new record,”edit” Update a exsiting record and “del” delete a record.
You can also add “custom” buttons and assign any string to be recognized by your server side code as a valid operation.
Moreover, Adds any data you want but typically the values for the fields in you editing form…