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afterNew()
Registers one or more callback methods that should be executed after a new object has been initialized, typically via the new() method. This hook is useful for setting default values, preparing derived attributes, or running logic every time you create a fresh model instance (before saving it to the database).
1. Set default values for new records
afterNew("setDefaults");
function setDefaults() {
this.isActive = true;
this.role = "member";
}
Whenever a new object is initialized, default values are assigned.
2. Generate a temporary property
afterNew("assignTempId");
function assignTempId() {
this.tempId = createUUID();
}
Each new object will have a unique tempId until it’s saved.
3. Multiple callbacks
afterNew("setDefaults,assignTempId");
Runs both methods sequentially for every new object.
4. Example in User.cfc
component extends="Model" {
function config() {
afterNew("setDefaults,prepareDisplayName");
}
function setDefaults() {
this.isActive = true;
}
function prepareDisplayName() {
this.displayName = this.firstName & " " & this.lastName;
}
}
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