Yes, by default, response.models_to_run is set so web2py runs all models in
the top level /models folder, and then any models in subfolders whose names
match the request controller and function (so model files in a folder named
after the plugin would only be run if the plugin controller is called). The
exception is when the "appadmin" controller is called -- in that case, all
models in all subfolders are run.
Anthony
On Friday, June 13, 2014 8:50:04 AM UTC-4, Louis Amon wrote:
>
> Ok here's my best solution so far:
>
> I keep the whole plugin contained according to the rules defined in the
> documentation and, in order to have my my models visible to the global
> namespace, I expose the plugin's model folder using this little line :
>
> response.models_to_run.append('plugin_name')
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:43:29 PM UTC+2, Louis Amon wrote:
>>
>> I found an answer to my own question :
>> I split my model (plugin_name.py) into multiple files (0_settings.py,
>> 1_user.py, etc.) and put them all in a folder ./models/plugin_name/
>>
>> Web2py does detect that all my model files belong to the same plugin and
>> packs them together.
>>
>>
>> *Another problem happens if I do things that way tho :*
>>
>> I use a database_uri as plugin parameter to define models (tables,
>> fields, callbacks, etc.) in my plugin.
>>
>> - When I access this database from appadmin, the tables work fine
>> (validators, callback, everything).
>> - When I access this database from my main application (the one onto
>> which my plugin is installed), my database isn't recognized at all.
>>
>>
>> From lurking on this fine forum, I established that I have 3 options here
>> :
>>
>> 1. Work around database cooperation (
>> http://web2py.com/books/default/chapter/29/04#Cooperation)
>> 2. Use the auto_import=true argument in the DAL
>> 3. Rename the model files that came with my plugin, so all model
>> features are available in the global namespace
>>
>> So far, *I am unsatisfied with all 3 options*, with a good reason for
>> each of those :
>>
>> 1. Because I have dependencies between tables which makes it very
>> difficult to cleanly manage all those imports
>> 2. Because auto_import doesn't manage to retrieve callbacks &
>> validators, which leaves me with half the work left to do
>> 3. Because it would defeat the purpose of making a plugin in the
>> first place
>>
>>
>> I'm a mere padawan on this fine community, so if a web2py guru happens to
>> read this thread I would appreciate any tip he could provide to face this
>> issue !
>>
>>
>> On Friday, May 23, 2014 2:06:42 PM UTC+2, Louis Amon wrote:
>>>
>>> I am trying to build a big 'plugin component', with a plugin manager and
>>> therefore using the full naming conventions specified in the doc.
>>>
>>> My model is starting to be huge (1000+ lines) and I'm trying to split it
>>> into multiple files.
>>>
>>>
>>> Is there a way to name these files so that web2py still understands that
>>> they're part of my plugin ?
>>>
>>
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