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udokmeci/yii2-closest-relation-trait
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This trait adds capability to fetch nearest related model class without need of redefininf relations on extensions.

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yii2-closest-relation-trait
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[](#yii2-closest-relation-trait)

This trait adds capability to fetch nearest related model class without need of redefininf relations on extensions.

Why?
====

[](#why)

I like using `gii` however if you have frequently changed table like me then it is a pain to continue using `gii` or adding changes by hand.

And if you are using `yii2` with more than one app you have to move relations as you extend models.

This trait (yes I have used trait instead of behaviours) add capability to call nearest Class sharing namespace of the model and its parents.

For example, let's say we are using `yii2-advance-template` so we may have 3 or more childs of same class.

call the class `Page` and relation to `Author`

you probably has it in `common\models`, `frontend\models` and `backend\models` so if you don't override the relations you probably get `common\models\Author` with getter. It is easy to copy and paste relations however adding a trait to your base model is easier.

How to use?
===========

[](#how-to-use)

\##Installation with Composer Just add the line under `require` object in your `composer.json` file.

```
{
  "require": {
    "udokmeci/yii2-closest-relation-trait" : "dev-master"
  }
}
```

then run

```
$> composer update
```

\##Add trait to your base model. ###Via Model Generator Add following `generators` array to your configuration file.

```
$config['modules']['gii'] = [
    'class' => 'yii\gii\Module',
    'generators' => [
        'model'=>'udokmeci\yii2closestrelation\model\Generator'
    ],
];
```

\###Manual Just add `use` statement in class and pass the all relation `className` params from `static::getRelationName()` method. Example below:

```