def new_item():
# Handle POST request
if request.method == 'POST':
if is_logged_in():
# check that the name does not already exist in the category
item_to_check = Item.by_name_and_cat_id(
name=request.form['name'],
category_id=request.form['category'])
if item_to_check != None:
flash("Item %s already exists" % item_to_check.name)
return render_template('new_item.html')
# Create the new item in DB
new_item = Item.new(name=request.form['name'],
category_id=request.form['category'],
description=request.form['description'],
user_id=login_session.get('user_id'))
flash("Item %s successfully added" % new_item.name)
return redirect(url_for('home_page'))
# if not logged in, redirect to the login page
else:
flash("Please log in first")
return redirect(url_for('login'))
# Handle GET request
else:
# If logged in, render the new item form
if is_logged_in():
return render_template('new_item.html')
# If not logged in, redirect to the login page
else:
flash("Please log in first")
return redirect(url_for('login'))
