using injection in an init function

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1

I’m trying to use the configBean which I injected into my component. I can’t seem to use it in an init function.

component
{
property name=“configBean” inject=“coldbox:ConfigBean”;

function init()
{

if (configBean.getConfigStruct().ENVIRONMENT eq ‘PRODUCTION’)
{
//do some stuff
}
else
{
}
}
}

2

Sorry hit send before finishing. Is there some reason why I can’t use the configBean in the init function but I can in other functions?
Thanks.

3

Yes, because the object has to be instantiated before injection can take place.

4

Thanks. Can anyone tell me the best way to set an application wide variable based on environment?

5

This is one way…

http://www.andyscott.id.au/2011/4/15/Setting-up-your-ColdBox-30-application-for-development-and-production

Then inject it as you where doing, just can’t use it in the init section.