using model class name "Class" in cakephp

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I have table name "classes" in database and when i create model with name "Class" ,it gives syntax error (obviously).Is there any way to remove this error without changing name of table in database ?

Nunser · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-29 14:22:27Z

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I would stay away from a model named "Class", it is a keyword of php and it ~~may~~ will (as pointed by @AD7six) cause trouble if instantiated like that.

You can do the following:

class MyClass extends AppModel {
    public $useTable = 'classes';
}

Be sure that the controller ClassesController calls MyClass (with $uses), but besides that, you can use the model like any other model without worrying about reserved keywords.

edited Jul 29, 2013 at 14:22

answered Jul 29, 2013 at 14:16

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AD7six Over a year ago

may -> it does (it's a parse error - as also mentioned in the question). Worth mentioning associations can be aliased $hasMany => array('Class' => array('className' => 'MyClass')); +1 for including an example.

user2378536 · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-29 14:10:06Z

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I can't remember the name I used but I had a similar issue with cakephp and after some looking online it worked out to be so much easier to just change the table name. The naming conventions are quite strict and creating a work-around for this isn't worth it.

answered Jul 29, 2013 at 14:10

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harpax · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-29 14:14:28Z

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You could find a different name for your model and then link that model to your table using useTable

hope that helps

answered Jul 29, 2013 at 14:14

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