Hi Raj I don't think a solution for this would be straightforward, ofbiz wouldn't want to alter a column automatically because of the potential for data loss.
Regards Scott 2008/5/18 Raj Saini <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Jacques, > > Thanks for the pointer. Should I create a Jira issue and may be I can pick > it up when I understand the entity engine stuff clearly. > > Thanks, > > Raj > > Jacques Le Roux wrote: > >> Raj, >> >> If you look into ModelEntity.java you will find this comment >> // TODO: should we look for existing fields of the same name here? for now >> just add to list... >> >> Maybe someone will enchance it one day.... >> >> Jacques >> >> From: "Raj Saini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Is there a way to extend the field type of a entity using extend-entity >>> or any other similar mechanism without modifying the original entity >>> definition. I tried using extend-entity by redefining the exiting field with >>> a different data type, but it added a new column to the database table >>> instead of altering it. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Raj >>> >>> >> >
