Sails JS: How to create model objects from the result of .query()?

Question

I need to retrieve a set of records that require a somewhat complex criteria with multiple joins. I can get the records I want by doing a .query() with my own SQL. However, I am having trouble figuring out how to turn those records into actual model instances with instance methods, etc. I'm sure there's some kind of an internal method available to create a model instance from a record that's already been retrieved that I just need to map my results to, I just don't know what it is.

Some help?

Answer 1

You should be able to do this with Collection._model(jsObject).

I know there was talk of an effort to make this an official public api, rather than a "hidden" option using a supposedly private method.

Example:

new Pet._model({name: "fluffy"});

See this issue for details. Btw, particlebanana (Cody Stoltman) who recommended this option in that issue is the lead developer on waterline ORM. Hopefully that gives you some confidence.