It is better to always use web2py but remember to use (default) migrate=True every time you edit the db. You may also want to keep a backup of your database/*.tables
On Jul 21, 4:54 am, Paul Gerrard <p...@gerrardconsulting.com> wrote: > An updqate. > > I read the manual 6.4 on Migrations. I've added a migrate='tablename' > aramter to the table definition call. It seems to work. > > So I guess I've disconnected the table definition from the Web2py > table history. So far so good. > > So I have a more general point. > > "Is it 'better' to manage database designs using the Web2py model or > better to manage the database using the DB utilities and keep the > model in sync?" I understand the web2py model route ought to be > better, but this is the second time I've lots hours messing around > with out of sync database and models.
