Re: Wondering if this is possible.

> Dan,
>
> I agree, but as I first stated Sean Corfield blogged how to extend the
> reactor framework in this manner. The problem is I really don't give a rats
> arse about MG:U I need to get the coldspring configuration files stored with
> the MG:U framework.
>
> For example DSN settings or even beans that hold information.
>
> So I know it can be done, I just don't know how.
>
> I have done this which works, but is not really desirable.
>
> <cfset variables.ModelGlue_APP_KEY=GetFileFromPath(ExpandPath('.')) />
> <cfset variables.mg = application[ModelGlue_APP_KEY].framework />
>
> Now I could setup an event to call the webservice, but that is a façade I
> don't fancy doing. Especially when there is more work involved in setting up
> and event, with no views etc.
>
> So doing this
>
> <component extends="mgu"> is easy and better for my requirements.
>
> As I stated I have it working with my hack above, but I would prefer to
> extend the right component to begin with.
>
> The stupid thing is, I only need to get a handle to reactor and the config
> files, so I can return the data via a webservice.
>
>
>
> Senior Coldfusion Developer
> Aegeon Pty. Ltd.
> www.aegeon.com.au
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Wilson [mailto:sipacate@...]
> Sent: Thursday, 2 November 2006 12:38 PM
> To: modelglue@...
> Subject: Re: Wondering if this is possible.
>
> Model Glue is a Front Controller framework. It works by calling a
> single file in a directory and passing parameters through HTTP. A
> special named parameter ( often named 'event') controls which section
> of the application to run.
>
> Thus, if you call a webservice on a CFC, you are going completely
> around the notion of Model Glue.
>
> There is nothing stopping you from calling a model glue style URL and
> having the result of the Model Glue process return the data you need.
> After all, the ModelGlue framework takes parameters and returns
> content. It can return any content you configure.
>
> For example, you can make a call to a model glue event handler that
> broadcasts a message, goes through your model layer, returns a JSON
> formatted string and then calls a layout event which sets the proper
> cfcontent / cfheader  for returning JSON.
>
> I've done this alot with the Model Glue framework as well as the
> MachII framework.
>
> Hope this helps..
>
>
> dw
>
>
>
>
>
> On 11/1/06, Andrew Scott <Andrew.Scott@...> wrote:
> > Ken,
> >
> > No it doesn't it shows you how to use events within ajax, which is so damn
> > simple it is not funny.
> >
> > The problem comes down to when you make that ajax call and it is not a
> MG:U
> > event is the problem that I am facing.
> >
> > So what that means is if I make a webservice call how do I get a handle on
> > the MG:U framework, can it be extended via the webservice class or is
> there
> > some other method to do this.
> >
> > Ken, I went through ajaxCFC and it has nothing close to what I am looking
> > for, but plenty of stuff that I am already doing within Dojo.
> >
> > So I'll ask the question again as some people really can't seem to read
> what
> > I am asking.
> >
> > Can a cfc remote call (Webservice) be called like this
> >
> > <cfcomponent extends="modelglueframework">
> >
> > So that I can retrieve the configs and other coldspring related objects.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 11/2/06, Andrew Scott <Andrew.Scott@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks I'll check it out, but Dojo has everything I need for doing great
> > Ajax calls and binding.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 11/2/06, Ken Dunnington < ken.dunnington@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Andrew, have you looked at ajaxCFC ( http://ajaxcfc.riaforge.org/ )? I
> > > > haven't had a chance to use it, but it sounds like it would do what
> > > > you're looking for: integrate with MG:U and expose your model to Ajax
> > > > calls.
> > > >
> > > > Also, take a look at Ray's post covering Spry and MG:U. This would
> > > > apply equally well to Dojo:
> > > >
> > http://ray.camdenfamily.com/index.cfm/2006/8/22/Using-AJAX-with-ModelGlue
> > > >
> > > > On 10/31/06, Andrew Scott < Andrew.Scott@...> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Awhile ago I saw a post where, Sean had extended the Reactor
> framework
> > > > > through a webservice / cfc.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Now I am looking at the option to see if MG:U can be done like this
> > too. The
> > > > > reason being is that I am using a lot of Ajax calls via Dojo, and it
> > would
> > > > > be better to use cfc's / webservice for what I am doing. But I also
> > need to
> > > > > get a handle on the MG:U framework.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > What I have done for now, is when the application is created I am
> > storing
> > > > > this info in the application scope for my reference, but there must
> be
> > a
> > > > > better way of doing this. Reactor yes I can follow seans example,
> but
> > what
> > > > > about spring and MG.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I am hoping this might be able to be achieved in some form or
> another,
> > or
> > > > > should I be using events for what I am trying to do to return data
> > back to
> > > > > the browser?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >  Senior Coldfusion Developer
> > > > >  Aegeon Pty. Ltd.
> > > > >   www.aegeon.com.au
> > > > >  Phone: +613  8676 4223
> > > > >  Mobile: 0404 998 273
> > > > >
> > > >
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> > > > benefits: freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and the wisdom never
> > >
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> >
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