Can we generate id from forest admin in MongoDB in string format currently it is generating objectid

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Can we generate id from forest admin in MongoDB in string format currently it is generating objectid

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Hi @rohit_ja,

I guess it is an ODM question.
Can you share an example of Mongoose schema you’d like to see with id having a string format instead of objectid?

Why do you need such string format?
I am not sure this something actually possible or recommended to do so.

Thanks for your help!

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We are using Meteor for website development and forest admin for admin panel When creating a record using Meteor, it generates and stores its own _id in mongoDB as a String eg. “zzyqDeC7t2xdtbSw6”.But while creating a record using forest admin it uses Object Id.Because of this Meteor Website cannot read that record.

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Hi @rohit_ja,

Could I take a look at the model generated by lumber? (you can find it here: <path_to_your_project>/models/<your_model_name>.js)

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// This model was generated by Lumber. However, you remain in control of your models.
// Learn how here: https://docs.forestadmin.com/documentation/v/v6/reference-guide/models/enrich-your-models

const mongoose = require('mongoose');

// This section contains the properties of your model, mapped to your collection's properties.
// Learn more here: https://docs.forestadmin.com/documentation/v/v6/reference-guide/models/enrich-your-models#declaring-a-new-field-in-a-model

const schema = mongoose.Schema({
  '_id': String,
  'name': String,
  'color': String,
}, {
  timestamps: false,
});

module.exports = mongoose.model('causes', schema, 'Causes');
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Hey @rohit_ja,
Could you try to do something like:

const mongoose = require('mongoose');

// This section contains the properties of your model, mapped to your collection's properties.
// Learn more here: https://docs.forestadmin.com/documentation/v/v6/reference-guide/models/enrich-your-models#declaring-a-new-field-in-a-model

const schema = mongoose.Schema({
  '_id': {
    type: String,
    default: () => {
      // Generate my meteor id
   },
  'name': String,
  'color': String,
}, {
  timestamps: false,
});

module.exports = mongoose.model('causes', schema, 'Causes');
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Hello @Vince can you tell me what will come over here default: () => {
// Generate my meteor id
}, as meteor website is seperate and I am creating it from forest admin.

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This was your question, no? A way to generate an _id like you want. If there is no specific format required you could for example generate a uuid

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Hey @rohit_ja,

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