How to save array value to the database instead of array key from a select option input?

Question

In my controller I have an array of options ($options=['a','b','c']) which I am using it in my view in a select input field. I need the values 'a','b','c' to be saved in the database instead of their corresponding keys (0,1,2). How can I do this? Controller:

public function create()
    {
        $options=['a','b','c'];
        return view('example.create', compact('options'));
    }

View:

<div class="form-group col-lg-4">
     {!! Form::select('option', $options ,null , ['class' => 'form-control']) !!}
</div>

Maybe you can show us some code?

u_mulder
– u_mulder

2015-09-01 19:41:40 +00:00
Commented Sep 1, 2015 at 19:41 — u_mulder
– u_mulder, Commented Sep 1, 2015 at 19:41

EricMakesStuff · Accepted Answer · 2015-09-01 19:54:36Z

2

If you're using the array to populate Form::select('selected_option', $options), you need it to look like this:

$options = ['a' => 'a', 'b' => 'b', 'c' => 'c'];

Then, when the form values are passed back to the controller, Input::get('selected_option') will receive the value 'a', 'b', or 'c'.

A really simple way to get the array you need is:

$options = array_combine($options, $options);, which will create an array with keys and values that are the same.

answered Sep 1, 2015 at 19:54

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