Hooks to Create New DocType and Create Custom Entries

[bohlian]

Apologies if this has been answered before, tried searching but couldnt find anything.

1. What is the best way to create a hook that creates a custom DocType? is there something like export fixtures for custom doctypes?

2. What is the best way to create a hook that creates custom entries in say the Customer DocType?

[rmehta]

@bohlian

What is the best way to create a hook that creates a custom DocType? is there something like export fixtures for custom doctypes?

Its called an “app”

[bohlian]

ok…

I know it sounds funny but like how do you get the app to create the DocType and the table upon installation? Is there something like export fixtures?

Also is there a way to import records into Doctypes upon installation?

[rmehta]

Umm… try fixtures. Let us know if anything breaks.

[revant_one]

@bohlian

how do you get the app to create the DocType and the table upon installation?

https://frappe.github.io/frappe/user/tutorial/app

@bohlian

Is there something like export fixtures?

https://frappe.github.io/frappe/user/guides/app-development/how-to-create-custom-fields-during-app-installation.html

@bohlian

Also is there a way to import records into Doctypes upon installation?

Add Field to a Customized DocType for each site

@ccfiel, @kolate_sambhaji You can apply the filters on fixtures like fixtures = [{‘doctype’: ‘Sales Order’, ‘filters’: [{‘customer’: ‘Rohit’}]}] At the time of import you have to specify the site like bench --site site_name migrate Thanks, Rohit