$this->findBy* from the User model
you can access the associated model using $this->AssociatedModel-
>find...
you should stick most of the model/query stuff inside models (fat
models, thin controllers)
loading models is an option but it really depends on the situation -
generally you shouldnt load models in other models but its possible so
there are situation when its necessary.
On Dec 15, 6:45 am, oracle411 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> I currently validating from my controllers using Model findBy*
> methods. Usually using many different model queries inside one
> controller. Something like this:
>
> //get user object
> $results = $this->User->findByEmail($this->data['User']['email']);
> if ($results && $results['User']['password'] == md5($this->data['User']
> ['password'])) {
>
> I want to start using cake 1.2 validation methods, where we stick most
> of our validation inside our Model objects. Their we can define
> custom rules to use for validation. My question is how do I use
> $this->User->findByEmail
> type of methods inside the model itself and using other models inside
> models? Is their a way to do this or do I just keep using my
> controller to validation certain things.
>
> Thanks
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