Questions tagged [resource-model]

Questions specific to Magento Resource Model Classes. These classes are the middle point between the Database and Models.

A "resource model" is a class that, behind the scenes, does the actual fetching of data from Magento. Every model has a resource model that is used to load a single instance of a model from the database.

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What is a resource in simple terms?

I know how to use a resource, but I'm not sure what it is. All I understand is that I put in in my XML file and it makes my application work. Can someone explain in simple terms what it is I'm doing when I put it in my XML file? …

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asked May 27 '14 at 12:25

Kyle

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I just can't tell what is wrong with this Model code that save() is raising an exception.||

http://www.magentocommerce.com/boards/viewthread/760042/ My model object when passed to get_class appears to be ok. 2013-12-09T11:04:27-05:00 DEBUG (7): get_class() Checkerboard_Workorder_Model_Workorderlineitem The Object itself looks good…

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asked Dec 09 '13 at 20:41

Christopher Pinto

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getResourceModel can't find local collection

$collection = Mage::getResourceModel('customreports/report_collection'); where customreports is my module name and I have a Collection.php file within Model/Resource/Report folder. getResourceModel is returning false or NULL or whatever. I…

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asked Jun 14 '13 at 13:14

user2045