Following the examples and ensuring that all required js files are being loaded correctly by the browser, when attempting to create a new adapter via new $.jqx.dataAdapter(…), an error stating $.jqx is undefined appears. After debugging further, it is apparent that the jqx object as well as all the jqx widgets are being associated directly to the window object (i.e., window.jqx, window.jqxGrid, etc. are not undefined). I replaced the jquery version between 1.12.x and 3.1.x both form a CDN and from a local copy and the result remains.
Any thoughts on how to overcome this?