got it, that makes sense -
Thank you very much!
On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 10:16:58 PM UTC-4, Anthony wrote:
>
> The default validator for a reference field is IS_EMPTY_OR(IS_IN_DB(...)).
> When SQLFORM encounters a field without an explicit "widget" specified but
> with an IS_IN_SET or IS_IN_DB validator, it automatically generates a
> select widget with options derived from the validator.
>
> In your case, you have replaced the default validator with your own, so
> you no longer get the default select widget.
>
> Instead, try just use an IS_IN_DB() validator, which will require the
> selection of a value.
>
> Anthony
>
> On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 1:38:10 AM UTC-4, Vlad wrote:
>>
>> In the following table -
>>
>> db.define_table('products_group_content',
>> Field('products_group','reference
>> products_group',requires=[IS_NOT_EMPTY()]),
>> Field('product','reference product'),
>> auth.signature)
>>
>> when I add a record (using grid functionality or in the admin interface)
>> - the products_group field doesn't have a drop box with a list of groups
>> (it has a regular text edit field), even though this field is referencing
>> another table.
>> on the other hand, the product field does have a drop box with a list of
>> products to pick from.
>>
>> Why the difference? Seems to me, in both cases the drop box should be in
>> place. I have no clue why requires parameter makes any difference at all.
>> What am I missing??
>>
>
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