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[FAQ] Reusing a table in more than one project 13 Feb 2012 01:31 #1249

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Hi there,

I have been looking at ways to convert a bunch of 1.5 components to work in J2.5 and Cook seems to be perfect for this so am very excited to have found it.

Our site uses five main tables that contain info that is used in nearly all of our ten components. There are also tables that are specific to certain components. I have been playing with Cook and I can see how to create tables within projects but not how to use a table in more than one project. I would like to keep the components seperate rather than mash them together into one large project.

Could you please advise me whether there is a way in which tables can be used in more than one project/component?

I have had a hunt through the forum (very interesting reading) and cannot see anything on this topic but I may have missed it...

I look forward to the comments of anyone who can offer advice on this as I'm really excited about developing further with Cook.

Thanks
Beaker

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Reusing a table in more than one project 13 Feb 2012 11:57 #1257

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Cook doesn't do it for you but coding it is very simple.


TODO :

Where you want in (almost) anywhere of Joomla! :
load the model files concerned by your request.
require_once(....);

create a new model instance :

$model_xxxx =& JModel::getInstance('xxxx', 'MycomponentModel');

//FACULTATIVE - Use the model as you want
$model_xxxx->addJoin(...);
$model_xxxx->addSelect(...);
$model_xxxx->addGroupBy(...);
$model_xxxx->addOrder(...);
$model_xxxx->active('predefined', '...');
// END

$items = $model_xxxx->getData();
Coding is now a piece of cake
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Re: Reusing a table in more than one project 13 Feb 2012 14:19 #1269

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Thanks for your (very) quick reply. I shall have a go and let you know whether it works for me. My MVC coding skills are limited (hence why I am using Cook!) but fingers crossed I can work it out.

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This is what you call a component builder. I was able to master using this in a very short time and the resulting component works like a charm. Not just a basic component builder but a fully working component builder with forms fields tables all ready to go. You can make the list and item views to display in the front and back end. Also there is a great forum just starting to evolve and I'm sure this will grow very rapidly when you all realise how good this tool is.
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