Sugarcrm, writing custom code while saving the rec

Question

I am customizing the SugarCRM. At some point I need to store some custom values to the database while user creates the record. I tried to use Triggers, but it didn't fulfill the requirement. So I need to write that in PHP code.

My question is, where to write this code.

Answer 1

Make sure that your_php_file.php is executable by apache. It could be that or possibly a misspelling? See if there is anything in your apache log files.

Answer 2

Use logic hooks (after_save or before_save e.g.) on the module's save action.

• Create a logic_hooks.php in custom/modules/myModule/

  <?
  $hook_array = Array(); 
  $hook_array['after_save'] = Array(); 
  $hook_array['after_save'][] = Array(
      0,
      'myName',
      'custom/modules/myModule/logic_hooks/file.php',
      'myClass',
      'myMethod'
  );
  ?>
  

• Create file.php in /custom/modules/myModule/logic_hooks/

  <?php
  class myClass{
      function myMethod(&$bean, $event, $arguments){
          // Do something with $bean (e.g. store the custom DB value)
      }
  }
  ?>
  

For more info see: this link.