Configuring Entity Folder Structure by Table Name

[mrmyroll2]

Currently, we can only create entities and place them in a single folder, as defined by the setting: Settings.PocoFolder = @"Entities";.

Is there a configuration that allows the folder structure to be based on the table name?
For example:
Entities\Categories\Category.cs
Entities\Events\Event.cs.

The purpose of this method is to allow the implementation of partial classes for any entity, ensuring they can be placed in the same folder location.

[sjh37]

Hi @mrmyroll2.
Currently this is the way it works, however it would not be too difficult to add in a call-back function so you can set the rules for the folder to be used.. It's a nice idea and will keep this open for now.

If you wanted to take a look at where to implement this, it would be

1. Find var co = new CodeOutput(table.DbName, filename, null, Settings.PocoFolder, _globalUsings); and add some logic to calculate the folder and pass this instead of the Settings.PocoFolder parameter.
2. Modify CodeOutput class to store a copy of the folder name.
3. Add a function to CodeOutputList to retrieve a distinct list of folders from all code output files.
4. In Generator.GenerateCode pull back a list of folders required to be created and call CreateOutputFolder.
5. Comment out the line CreateOutputFolder(Settings.PocoFolder); in CreateOutputFolders()

[mrmyroll2]

Hi @sjh37

I've made the changes as you suggested. You can refer to my closed PR #857.

I believe we need a better configuration to fully achieve the intended purpose. My PR was solely meant to share ideas.

Thanks.