How to load an extra model in a view?

[JanoD]

Hi,

I created a component with a view called e.g. "MyView" and associated default model "MyViewModel.php". In "MyView/HtmlView.php" I want to load the default model and also an extra additional model called "MyView2Model.php".

Doing

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$model1 = $this->getModel('MyView');  

works and creates an object. Loading the second model

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$model2 = $this->getModel('MyView2');

gives NULL. Any idea what is wrong? I assume all the paths and naming conventions are correct. If I rename the second model to "MyView" and change the name of the class accordingly than the model loads flawlessly.

Doe it mean that I can use only one model per view?

Thanks!

[SharkyKZ]

In core components model instances are set on the view in the controller. Call $view->setModel($model) after creating the view in the controller.

[JanoD]

While I will try this direction on my own, could you provide me with an example how to do this in a controller or point me to a tutorial? This would be very helpful, thanks!