Got it. In that case, you can still use exec -- you probably want to wrap
it in a try/except. Here's what web2py does to execute all model,
controller, and view code (using the restricted() function in
restricted.py):
try:
if type(code) == types.CodeType:
ccode = code
else:
ccode = compile2(code,layer)
exec ccode in environment
I suppose you could import and call the restricted() function as well if
you want.
Anthony
On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 5:15:35 PM UTC-4, lucas wrote:
>
> yes, you're right, i should be more clear sorry. consider two text fields
> in a table. one is called view and the other controller. the view has the
> similar syntax we are used to, it is just stored in the table and row. and
> the controller, i want to be able to allow myself to enter any type of
> python executable code, and arrive at a final returned dictionary filled
> with keys and values. some or all of the kv pairs can be passed to render
> the view, and some and others may be used to move to another process to
> create other output. so i want to be able to code the controller field,
> allow web2py to execute it, and finally return the dictionary so that it
> can be further used in the view or other processes. i know it is a bit
> dynamic, and thus difficult to give more details, so i am hoping that that
> is more clear. let me know. ok. lucas
>
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