Can't you just set migrate=false?
On Thursday, 10 May 2012 20:55:14 UTC+1, Christopher Baron wrote: > > Hi, > > I've been using web2py for a few years now. What I find most annoying is > the DAL. I understand that its easy for people who don't have a > programming background, but anytime I want to make changes to columns - I > run into issues large and small. I'd simply prefer to manage my database > without having web2py altering things. Please advise. >