... haven't tested, but something like this should work: In the model: $this->myFields = array('field_one, 'field_two', 'and_some_other');
public function modifyRequiredFields($additionalFields) { array_push($this->myFields, $additionalFields); return $this->myFields; } In the controller: $this->ModelName->find('all', array('fields' => $this->ModelName- >modifyRequiredFields(array('i_also_need_this', 'and_this')); ... or ... if it's a "standard" find() $this->ModelName->find('all', array('fields' => $this->ModelName- >myFields)); On Sep 26, 3:14 pm, "Dave Maharaj :: WidePixels.com" <d...@widepixels.com> wrote: > Just wondering if anyone has an opinion or fact about this. > > When pulling model data, keep it simple so Users controller getting straight > info from Users database. > Users table has 15 fields. > > You may only need 5 fields data and in another case you may need all 15 > fields. > > Is it best to specify the fields you need always? > I guess the size of the data in the fields will make a difference. > I am just thinking in regards to my app where i need a few fields, then i > need all fields does it take more time to process a detailed request when > you specify each individual field when you need info from 10 fields as > opposed to *just and get them all. > > What is best practise? Or in this case its more of a try both and see what > works best for each app? > > Thanks > > Dave --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CakePHP" group. To post to this group, send email to cake-php@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cake-php+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cake-php?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---