Re: default value from the modeler ?

2010-04-14 Thread Matt Kerr
I think callbacks/listeners is the way to go I'm assuming you're using 3.x On Apr 14, 2010, at 8:28, Arnaud Garcia wrote: > Hello, > > Is it possible to add default values using the modeler ? > > if not, the good way is to overide the setPersistenteState ? > > thanks, > > arnaud > > publ

Re: Newbie Question: Mapping a Collection of Strings

2009-08-26 Thread Matt Kerr
on is whether it is even possible. >> >> I have read a little on Cayenne 3.0 and it sounds like it is more inline, >> but the fact that it is not >> stable is a little disconcerting to me since I am writing something that >> will be in production before >> it is even g

Re: Newbie Question: Mapping a Collection of Strings

2009-08-26 Thread Matt Kerr
I am biased, but I find 3.0M6 quite stable. Personally, I find the 'development' labeling on apache.org misleading. It's way more solid than that. (We've had it in production for quite some time - on large internet site.) If you're starting from scratch - I would recommend 3.x There's been a lo

Re: Newbie Question: Mapping a Collection of Strings

2009-08-25 Thread Matt Kerr
Hey Bret - Unless I'm missing - yes, this is right on the mark for cayenne. If you have an existing database, the easiest is to create a new model and use Tools -> Re-engineer Databae Schema, ie http://cayenne.apache.org/doc/reverse-engineer-database.html Note- I find there a few quirks in t

Re: How to create Meaningful Primary Keys? JUST SAY NO TO MEANINGFUL POINTERS!

2009-02-02 Thread Matt Kerr
> Do poeple agree w/ me here? yes. On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Eric Lazarus wrote: > I can't let this point(er) go buy: JUST SAY NO TO MEANINGFUL POINTERS! > > There are BIG problems with having meaningful primary keys in general in > terms of keeping your program growing and useful long t

Re: performing count

2007-06-01 Thread Matt Kerr
Here's some random feedback .. I have the need for row counting here and there, so having support in cayenne would be great. Couple things .. >int rowCount = new CountQuery(Artist.class).getCount(); I don't see how this works without a DC - ? (Maybe I'm just missing something obvious ..) And