laravellaravel-5.5

laravel: function in model must return a relationship instance

I try to build a path for a model on laravel

I created a function in my model:

public function path()
{
    return App\Helper\GeneralController::getURL($this);
}

with dd(App\Helper\GeneralController::getURL($this)) test I got the right answer. (output is a URL)

but in view with the call: $article->path I get this error:

App\Article:: path must return a relationship instance.

What is wrong?

Solution

  • You need to call it:

    $article->path()

    When you do $article->path, you're trying to use Eloquent relationship which you don't have.