post

post(self)

domain: server

language: python

class Item class

Description

Writes a modified record to the item dataset. Call post to save changes made to a record after append, insert or edit method was called.

The post method

  • checks if an item is in edit or insert state , otherwise raises exception

  • triggers the on_before_post event handler if one is defined for the item

  • checks if a record is valid, if not raises exception

  • If an item has details , post current record in details

  • add changes to an item change log

  • puts the item into browse state

  • triggers the on_after_post event handler if one is defined for the item.

See also

Modifying datasets