Proper way to add a new action?

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What is the correct way to add a new action to the current list of actions?

Is there a specific EE method to add a new action? Or is it just direct database manipulation(that is, add it via SQL)?

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– Peter Lewis
Jun 10, 2014 at 14:36 — Peter Lewis, Jun 10, 2014 at 14:36

Ian Young · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-10 19:08:15Z

5

Usually it's done on the install method of your addon. Best practice is to take advantage of ActiveRecord and a db->insert:

$data = array(
    'class' => $this->class,
    'method' => $method
);

ee()->db->insert('actions', $data);

You don't need to specify an ACTion ID as this is auto incremented.

You can find a bit more information in the docs for Module Installation.

answered Jun 10, 2014 at 9:28

Ian Young

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since v2.6 uses new super global: ee()->db->insert('actions', $data);
– Peter Lewis
Jun 10, 2014 at 14:44
Could you submit your updated code as another answer for clarity?
– Mutual
Jun 10, 2014 at 14:51
Whoops, thanks Peter, well spotted. :) Andrew, Peter has already outlined the updated way of using EE's super global method but I've updated my answer to reflect that.
– Ian Young
Jun 10, 2014 at 19:11
Ah, I guess inserting the action to the database directly is the par of course.
– developarvin
Jun 11, 2014 at 3:28

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