The validation methods are the correct place to change values. You could also put a formatter on the inputs that trims spaces.
Chuck On 2013-07-07, at 7:05 AM, Kieran Kelleher wrote: > I would put it in validation method for that attribute. I use validation to > validate and throw, or if it makes sense, coerce a value to an acceptable > value in a way that would not surprise the user. > > On Jul 7, 2013, at 3:13 AM, Theodore Petrosky <tedp...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Where do you put this logic? >> >> I want to trim() text before it is saved to the backend. In the past I would >> put an accessor method on my EO that returned the associated text trimmed. >> But I thought I would ask. >> >> Do you trim before you save or handle it after the fact? I have cases that >> after a text area has been edited 100 times over months/years, there may be >> quite a few extra cr/lfs at the end of the text. This makes formatting pdfs >> in Jasper Reports unhappy. >> >> Ted >> _______________________________________________ >> Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. >> Webobjects-dev mailing list (Webobjects-dev@lists.apple.com) >> Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: >> https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/webobjects-dev/kelleherk%40gmail.com >> >> This email sent to kelleh...@gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > Webobjects-dev mailing list (Webobjects-dev@lists.apple.com) > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/webobjects-dev/chill%40global-village.net > > This email sent to ch...@global-village.net -- Chuck Hill Executive Managing Partner, VP Development and Technical Services Practical WebObjects - for developers who want to increase their overall knowledge of WebObjects or who are trying to solve specific problems. http://www.global-village.net/gvc/practical_webobjects Global Village Consulting ranks 13th in 2012 in BIV's Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in B.C! Global Village Consulting ranks 44th in 25th annual PROFIT 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine! _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Webobjects-dev mailing list (Webobjects-dev@lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/webobjects-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com This email sent to arch...@mail-archive.com
