diff --git a/lib/action_text/attribute.rb b/lib/action_text/attribute.rb index 6ed72fd852..299c26b29f 100644 --- a/lib/action_text/attribute.rb +++ b/lib/action_text/attribute.rb @@ -3,6 +3,24 @@ module ActionText extend ActiveSupport::Concern class_methods do + # Provides access to a dependent RichText model that holds the body and attachments for a single named rich text attribute. + # This dependent attribute is lazily instantiated and will be auto-saved when it's been changed. Example: + # + # class Message < ActiveRecord::Base + # has_rich_text :content + # end + # + # message = Message.create!(content: "

Funny times!

") + # message.content.to_s # => "

Funny times!

" + # message.content.body.to_plain_text # => "Funny times!" + # + # The dependent RichText model will also automatically process attachments links as sent via the Trix-powered editor. + # These attachments are associated with the RichText model using Active Storage. + # + # If you wish to preload the dependent RichText model, you can use the named scope: + # + # Message.all.with_rich_text_content # Avoids N+1 queries when you just want the body, not the attachments. + # Message.all.with_rich_text_content_and_emebds # Avoids N+1 queries when you just want the body and attachments. def has_rich_text(name) class_eval <<-CODE, __FILE__, __LINE__ + 1 def #{name}