add arbitrary static text to node data via template

[marccantwell]

Is it possible to add some arbitrary static text to the actual node data, basically concatenating the content. for example:

template
api_accessible :payment_chart_data do |template|
template.add :month_due
template.add :count
end

The original template:
{"rows":[{"month_due":"(2010, 02)","count":"1"}}

With static text added:
{"rows":[{"month_due":"Date.UTC(2010, 02)","count":"1"}

[fabrik42]

Hi Marc,

I think a proper solution would be to do this extra formatting in an extra method.

For example:

class MyModel < ActiveRecord::Base

  api_accessible :payment_chart_data do |template|
    template.add :month_due_formatted, :as => :month_due
    template.add :count
  end

  def month_due_formatted
    "Date.UTC#{month_due}"
  end

end

[fabrik42]

Closing this for now. If you need further help, just let me know :)

[marccantwell]

Sorry, just got back from vacation. Thanks so much for the help. This is a fantastic gem and your timely response was very much appreciated. Thanks again.

[fabrik42]

Thanks and you are very welcome!