Set value for field type

[stephenr85]

I'm using schemaless-attributes for my JSON columns, but the fields always want an array. Is there a method in the field API that lets you manipulate the value that's fed to the field?

If not, is the recommended way to do this to create a separate attribute cast (i.e. meta_array) on the model, and point the field at that?

Semi-related...what if I just want to throw a JSON blob into a text area?

[stephenr85]

In the meantime, I'm using the attribute cast, for anyone facing the same issue with a custom class cast:

    public function modelMetaArray() : Attribute
    {
        return Attribute::make(
            get: fn($value) => $this->meta->toArray(),
            set: fn($value) => ['meta' => $value],
        );
    }

[christmex]

Hi @stephenr85 in my opinion I think I would go the same way as you, it's already a good way.

Backpack PRO also has this field called table to manage the same as your case.