Default data for a view in codeigniter

Question

When we load a view, we can pass some dynamic data to it.

What I would like to achieve is when the view receives no data, it uses some default data that is loaded from a model (database).

The problem is I don't really want to put these statements (that loads the default data) in the view.

What is the simplest solution available, without using any extension like modular extension/ separation?

Many thanks to you all.

Answer 1

Use Base Controllers to get global data into your views.

Answer 2

Something I came out with, hope this helps.

class Test extends Controller
{
    private $data = array();

    public function __construct()
    {
        parent::__constuct();

        // Load the default data
        $this->load->model('test_model');

        $this->data = $this->test_model->get_default_data();
    }

    public function test()
    {
        $this->load->model('test_model');
        $data = $this->test_model->get_another_data();

        if ( ! empty($data)) {
            $this->data = $data;
        }

        $this->load->view('test_view', $this->data);
    }
}

Answer 3

Your correct that you don't really want to call the Model from the View (that's what the Controller is for).

Check the data while in the Controller; if the data your looking for isn't there, make the call to the Model for the "default data" (while your in the Controller). Then pass the data to the View.