A Describe Method / Pull list of Fields

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Is there a method that can either run a describe on the table or pull a list of fields from a table? The rationale is that I am looking for a while to automatically populate a drop down list so that I can execute a search based on the field name submitted from the form. I can, of course, populate it manually, but with 8+ models, it gets old fast.

Is this the way to do it, through? Or should I try something like Sphinx for these type of searches (which I am thinking of using anyway).

- Rilindo

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There are a number of activerecord methods that will probably get you what you want. Take a look at columns or inspect.

M

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Terrific, guys. Thanks!