normally web2py uses the field called "something.id" as id. All it does it to ignore it since it will use its own internal "id" on import.
On Dec 9, 5:19 pm, Tim Michelsen <[email protected]> wrote: > > and create a CSV like this > > > t.staid,t.stacall,t.location,t.state,t.lat,t.lon,t.elev > > 010017,ENFR,FRIGG,NO,5956N,00200E,0 > > 010015,ENBL,FORDE/BRINGELAND,NO,6127N,00552E,0150 > > 010030,,HORNSUND RIVER,NO,7700N,01530E,0012 > > .... > > > note that if elev is missing you must put a 0 (zero). > > Thanks. > > By this appraoch you import the data into the database used by web2py. > What if the data base already exists as a independant sqlite file and I > just want web2py connect to that one? > > How would I show web2py (my model) which field to use as ID? > > Thanks, > Timmie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "web2py-users" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/web2py?hl=en.

