As default we have single var $validate rule set in the model class which is triggered on each save() method call while saving form data. This is quite logical and sufficient for single form fields to validate but what if…
How to apply search filters in cakephp ajax pagination
Sometimes we need to filter records via custom query while using ajax pagination in a cakephp application. An easy way to achieve this is to store query in a session varibale and to check it whenever an ajax call is…
Cakephp important facts you must know – Part 1
Mininal use of $uses variable to load models CakePHP loads all models specified in var $uses array when a controller action is called. By loading a model cakephp creates the schema/structure of the table and also caches it for further…
Multiple validation rules for a single field in cakephp
Cakephp framework provides a strong model validation mechanism. Here is the quick overview of multiple validation rules applied to a single field. Let say we are using “User.password” and “User.password2” fields to accept/confirm password while registering to a site. We…
Show hidden files and folders not working in window xp?
I tried to enable “show hidden files and folder” option in my window xp but after clicking “apply” and “ok” when i returned back to the folder to view hidden files it did not show the hidden files. I tried…
TinyMce and Captcha collide in my cakephp application
I was struck in a very strange problem today. I was using captcha component to create and set a captcha session and image for view section. Next is the snippet of create function which i used to load component. I…
Windows keyboard shortcuts (hot keys)
This post lists keyboard shortcuts that you can use with Windows. I have picked it from Microsoft website for my personal reference. You too can use it. ;)
Convert month name to month number in php
While working with a CJ run reports script i needed to convert “month name” into “month number” so i could store it in the database in date format. After doing some cleaning stuff i was ending with the month name,…