afterNew()

Signature

afterNew() — returns void

Available in: model Category: Callback Functions

Description

Registers method(s) that should be called after a new object has been initialized (which is usually done with the new method).

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Default	Description
methods	string	no	—	Method name or list of method names that should be called when this callback event occurs in an object’s life cycle (can also be called with the method argument).

Examples

// 1. Call a single method after a new object is initialized
// In models/User.cfc
component extends="Model" {
    function config() {
        afterNew("setDefaults");
    }
    private function setDefaults() {
        this.role = "member";
        this.active = true;
    }
}

// 2. Call multiple methods after a new object is initialized (comma-delimited list)
afterNew("setDefaults,generateToken");

// 3. Use the `method` argument alias instead of `methods`
afterNew(method="setDefaults");