Create a virtual attribute in the model that returns the grand total. def grand_total field_1 + field_2 ... end
You can then reference grand_total from your views like any other attribute. On Aug 24, 10:12 am, KR <data...@gmail.com> wrote: > Total newb here, as I've been working my way threw the tutorial, but > doing my own thing. > I've created a fairly simple app, that has a bunch of items. Each > item has 6-9 fields that have a cost associated with them (db field = > float). Think of each item as a car maintenance log, oil change = > $50.00, tires = 500, breaks = 230 etc.. I want to be able to add up > all the fields associated with the item for a grand total. > > I've read a lot and I"m not sure if I'm modifying the model, or coming > up with something fancy in the controller etc.. > > Any help with my baby steps is much appreciated. > > THx --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
