Core Data Lightweight Migration - Cant Merge Models - iphone

I need to add some attributes to my core data model and I am having a terrible time getting lightweight migration to work!
I keep getting the error "Cant merge models with two different entities named blah".
Here's what I've done ...
Added this code to my app delegate.
(NSPersistentStoreCoordinator*)persistentStoreCoordinator {
//blah blah
NSDictionary* options =
[NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption,
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption, nil];
//blah blah
return _persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
Clicked on my data model, went to Design > Data Model > Add Model Version.
Made my changes to the one with the LOWEST number, basically adding a few attributes.
Deleted all the managed files produced from my previous model, sent them to trash, then created new ones from the new model.
Cleaned all targets.
Build and go.
ERROR.
Please please help. I've tried the above in numerous different ways, and loads of other stuff, each time going back to a clean copy of my project and starting again, and nothing has got me past this error.
Thanks!

Well, once again, another 6 hours of my life completely wasted because Apple are a bunch of ... well, I'll stop there.
Anyway, thanks to this lovely person: http://linkroller.com/fullpage/ad/13754/?http://iphonedevelopment.blogspot.com/2009/09/core-data-migration-problems.html I was able to solve the problem.
You follow the steps I already followed, then you need to find the following method:
- (NSManagedObjectModel *)managedObjectModel {
if (managedObjectModel != nil) {
return managedObjectModel;
}
managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel mergedModelFromBundles:nil] retain];
return managedObjectModel;
}
and change it to:
- (NSManagedObjectModel *)managedObjectModel {
if (managedObjectModel != nil) {
return managedObjectModel;
}
NSString *path = [[NSBundle mainBundle] pathForResource:#"Foo" ofType:#"momd"];
NSURL *momURL = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:path];
managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel alloc] initWithContentsOfURL:momURL];
return managedObjectModel;
}
where foo is the name of you xcdatamodeld file.
AAAAAARGH.

I had fixed the core data migration
pls follwing this steps
Go AppDelegate.m write function
-(NSPersistentStoreCoordinator *)persistentStoreCoordinator
{
if (__persistentStoreCoordinator != nil)
{
return __persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
NSString *databaseFilePath = [[self applicationDocumentsDirectory] stringByAppendingPathComponent: #"sampleiOS.sqlite"];
NSURL *storeUrl = [NSURL fileURLWithPath: databaseFilePath];
NSDictionary *_option = [NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption,
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption, nil];
NSError *error = nil;
__persistentStoreCoordinator = [[NSPersistentStoreCoordinator alloc] initWithManagedObjectModel:[self managedObjectModel]];
if (![__persistentStoreCoordinator addPersistentStoreWithType:NSSQLiteStoreType configuration:nil URL:storeUrl options:_option error:&error]) {
NSLog(#"Unresolved error %#, %#", error, [error userInfo]);
}
return __persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
then select example.xcdatamodeld file
click the Editor menu on the top => add model version => create the new model version "example 2.xcdatamodel" then click finish button.
now show two core data model version one is source "example.xcdatamodel" another one is destination "example 2.xcdatamodel".
now add an attribute or entity in your new version datamodel "example 2.xcdatamodel". then click the group data model "example.xcdatamodeld". After that set current version to be newly created data model "example 2.xcdatamodel".
How to set current Version
select show utilities => show inspector => versioned core data model . then set current version.

Related

Core data update model with app update?

everyone who work with Core Data know the message "the model used to open the store is incompatible with the one used to create the store".
Then I have to delete my app from simulator, and rebuilding it again.
My question is if I submit an app v 1.0, then add some entities to core data in v 1.1, does this mean that the users of 1.0 who updated to 1.1 will have their data cleared up?
You will need to create a new model version for your model, and migrate the database. You can do a lightweight migration if your model changes are within the required changes. If not, you will need to tell core data how to migrate your data. Check the migration documentation: http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/cocoa/conceptual/CoreDataVersioning/Articles/Introduction.html
In your case it sounds like a simple extension to your old data model. If you just really add some new entities or even new classes then the so called leightweight migration is the right way to go for you.
Actually in this case you almost do not have anything to do, but create your second model IN ADDITION to your original model. It is important, that you have BOTH model, then the app will just load your 1st version without any problems as well as the new version.
Don't forget to mark your new model as the new one!
Try to be careful when creating the new model, since deleting a model is a real hassle.
Your code will look very similar to this:
-(NSManagedObjectContext *)managedObjectContext {
if (managedObjectContext != nil) {
return managedObjectContext;
}
NSPersistentStoreCoordinator *lC = [self persistentStoreCoordinator];
if (lC != nil) {
managedObjectContext =[[NSManagedObjectContext alloc] init];
[managedObjectContext setPersistentStoreCoordinator: lC];
}
return managedObjectContext;
}
- (NSPersistentStoreCoordinator *) persistentStoreCoordinator {
if (persistentStoreCoordinator != nil) {
return persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
persistentStoreCoordinator = [[NSPersistentStoreCoordinator alloc] initWithManagedObjectModel: [self managedObjectModel]];
// Allow inferred migration from the original version of the application.
NSDictionary *options = [NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption,
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption, nil];
NSURL *storeUrl = [NSURL fileURLWithPath: [[self applicationDocumentsDirectory] stringByAppendingPathComponent: #"DBName.sqlite"]];
NSError *error = nil;
if (![persistentStoreCoordinator addPersistentStoreWithType:NSSQLiteStoreType configuration:nil URL:storeUrl
options:options error:&error]){
NSLog(#"Unresolved error %#, %#", error, [error userInfo]);
}
return persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
- (NSManagedObjectModel *) managedObjectModel {
if (managedObjectModel != nil) {
return managedObjectModel;
}
managedObjectModel = [NSManagedObjectModel mergedModelFromBundles:nil];
return managedObjectModel;
}

Core Data Error: Persistent store coordinator is not getting the File. It is the Phase appDelegate.Below the bolded phase has error.

In My Application
I have one sqlite file CoreDataBountyHunter.sqlite
I am using the Core Data Object Model to connect this sqlite file.
As it is the Basic application I have got the error before fetching the data or actual code part. I have got the error like Persistent store coordinator can not connect to file or Model.
1) visits the view will appear part
NSManagedObjectContext *moc=appDelegate.managedObjectContext. Part
from that it goes to the
2) Some code which shows File is Exists
3) then it goes to the Below code of persistent store coordinator from which it calls the Function of MANAGED OBJECT MODEL which is present at next code here...
After returning back to persistent coordinator in if condition it has got error and aborting so please help
-
//1--------
(NSPersistentStoreCoordinator *)persistentStoreCoordinator
{
if (__persistentStoreCoordinator != nil)
{
return __persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
NSURL *storeURL=[[self applicationDocumentsDirectory] URLByAppendingPathComponent:#"CoreDataBountyHunter.sqlite"];
NSLog(#"%#",storeURL);
NSError *error = nil;
**__persistentStoreCoordinator = [[NSPersistentStoreCoordinator alloc] initWithManagedObjectModel:[self managedObjectModel]];
if (![__persistentStoreCoordinator addPersistentStoreWithType:NSSQLiteStoreType configuration:nil URL:storeURL options:nil error:&error])**
{
Typical reasons for an error here include:
* The persistent store is not accessible;
* The schema for the persistent store is incompatible with current managed object model.
Check the error message to determine what the actual problem was.
[NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption, [NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption, nil];
Lightweight migration will only work for a limited set of schema changes; consult "Core Data Model Versioning and Data Migration Programming Guide" for details.
*/
NSLog(#"Unresolved error %#, %#", error, [error userInfo]);
**abort();** I have error at this place
} ``
return __persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
enter code here
- (NSManagedObjectModel *)managedObjectModel
{
if (__managedObjectModel != nil)
{
return __managedObjectModel;
}
NSURL *modelURL = [[NSBundle mainBundle] URLForResource:#"CoreDataBountyHunter" withExtension:#"momd"];
__managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel alloc] initWithContentsOfURL:modelURL];
return __managedObjectModel;
}
//-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Actually it is a total mess with how Core data is working with different paths to read Write data so please explain also. Thanks Why I am getting the error at this place.
So, After visiting the MANAGED OBJECT MODEL CODE IT GOES TO THE PERSISTENT COORDINATOR SO AT THIS PLACE IT SHOULD HAVE SOME MESS...
Any time If you change the .xcdamodel file then your application will crash surely.
Can you try to this code in core data:
- (NSManagedObjectModel *)managedObjectModel {
if (managedObjectModel != nil) {
return managedObjectModel;
}
managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel mergedModelFromBundles:nil] retain];
return managedObjectModel;
}
No need to shout...
What happens when you use the more usual
+ (NSManagedObjectModel *)mergedModelFromBundles:(NSArray *)bundles
as in
- (NSManagedObjectModel *)managedObjectModel
{
if (!__managedObjectModel)
{
__managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel mergedModelFromBundle:nil] retain];
}
return __managedObjectModel;
}
Unless you have multiple models it's slightly cleaner
A suggestion:
Whenever you want to make changes in the core data file then don' do it directly in the same file or version of core data. Best practice is to follow the Modal versions for core data. It will prevent the crashes and also It will be very helpful in case when your app is already in production.
For modal version, refer this link. For more description please research on Google.
https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/recipes/xcode_help-core_data_modeling_tool/Articles/creating_new_version.html

Why Does CoreData crash when I add an Attribute?

Everytime I add a new Attribute to my CodeData object model I have to clear my database file out otherwise I get the following error:
2010-11-13 15:26:44.580 MyApp[67066:207] * Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NSInternalInconsistencyException', reason: '+entityForName: could not locate an NSManagedObjectModel for entity name 'myApp''
There must be a way of being able to add extra fields without losing the whole database.
What do I need to do to retain my data?
there is a way, and this way is called automatic lightweight migration. It needs a codechange and an extra step when changing your object model.
For the code you have to add two options to the method where you initialize your persistent store coordinator. something like this:
- (NSPersistentStoreCoordinator *)persistentStoreCoordinator {
if (persistentStoreCoordinator_ != nil) {
return persistentStoreCoordinator_;
}
NSString *storePath = [AppDelegate_Shared coredataDatabasePath];
NSURL *storeURL = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:storePath];
// important part starts here
NSDictionary *options = [NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption,
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption,
nil];
NSError *error = nil;
persistentStoreCoordinator_ = [[NSPersistentStoreCoordinator alloc] initWithManagedObjectModel:[self managedObjectModel]];
if (![persistentStoreCoordinator_ addPersistentStoreWithType:NSSQLiteStoreType configuration:nil URL:storeURL options:options error:&error]) {
// and ends here
LogError(#"Unresolved error %#, %#", error, [error userInfo]);
// Do something
}
return persistentStoreCoordinator_;
}
Now if you want to change your model, you have to create a model version before you do any changes.
Select your datamodel, and go into the main menu Design -> Data Model -> Add Model Version. Your "old" model will be renamed and you make your changes in the current model, the one with the green mark.
All the old models are kept and will be put into your application, so your app can perform the 'automatic lightweight migration' and upgrade the existing database to your new model.
In addition to #Matthias Bauch's answer
for Xcode 12.3
Choose from the main menu Editor -> Add Model Version
To add mark the New Model as the current model with a green checkmark
Follow the below image

Core Data migration failing with error: Failed to save new store after first pass of migration

In the past I had already implemented successfully automatic migration from version 1 of my data model to version 2. Now, using SDK 3.1.3, migrating from version 2 to version 3 fails with the following error:
Unresolved error Error Domain=NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=134110 UserInfo=0x5363360 "Operation could not be completed. (Cocoa error 134110.)", {
NSUnderlyingError = Error Domain=NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=256 UserInfo=0x53622b0 "Operation could not be completed. (Cocoa error 256.)";
reason = "Failed to save new store after first pass of migration.";
}
I have tried automatic migration using NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption and NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption and also migration using only NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption, providing a mapping model from v2 to v3.
I see the above error logged, and no object is available in the application. However, if I quit the application and reopen it, everything is in place and working.
The Core Data methods I am using are the following ones
- (NSManagedObjectModel *)managedObjectModel {
if (managedObjectModel != nil) {
return managedObjectModel;
}
NSString *path = [[NSBundle mainBundle] pathForResource:#"MYAPP" ofType:#"momd"];
NSURL *momURL = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:path];
managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel alloc] initWithContentsOfURL:momURL];
return managedObjectModel;
}
- (NSManagedObjectContext *) managedObjectContext {
if (managedObjectContext != nil) {
return managedObjectContext;
}
NSPersistentStoreCoordinator *coordinator = [self persistentStoreCoordinator];
if (coordinator != nil) {
managedObjectContext = [[NSManagedObjectContext alloc] init];
[managedObjectContext setPersistentStoreCoordinator: coordinator];
}
return managedObjectContext;
}
- (NSPersistentStoreCoordinator *)persistentStoreCoordinator {
if (persistentStoreCoordinator != nil) {
return persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
NSURL *storeUrl = [NSURL fileURLWithPath: [[self applicationDocumentsDirectory] stringByAppendingPathComponent: #"MYAPP.sqlite"]];
NSDictionary *options = [NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption,
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption, nil];
NSError *error = nil;
persistentStoreCoordinator = [[NSPersistentStoreCoordinator alloc] initWithManagedObjectModel: [self managedObjectModel]];
if (![persistentStoreCoordinator addPersistentStoreWithType:NSSQLiteStoreType configuration:nil URL:storeUrl options:options error:&error]) {
// Handle error
NSLog(#"Unresolved error %#, %#", error, [error userInfo]);
}
return persistentStoreCoordinator;
}
In the simulator, I see that this generates a MYAPP~.sqlite files and a MYAPP.sqlite file. I tried to remove the MYAPP~.sqlite file, but
BOOL oldExists = [[NSFileManager defaultManager] fileExistsAtPath: [[self applicationDocumentsDirectory] stringByAppendingPathComponent: #"MYAPP~.sqlite"]];
always returns NO. Any clue? Am I doing something wrong?
Thank you in advance.
I ran into this as well and after reading as much Apple docs and web postings as I could find there didn't seem to be an answer. In my case the manual migration was working as well but when I went to open up a new coordinator it would give the same error you had. I finally decided to go back to my last working version of the data model and do a series of small changes/versions and see where it broke the auto-migration capabilities to drill further into it and it turned out it didn't. Now I can add entities, attributes and relationships without issue and they auto-migrate. Any chance you deleted an interim version of the datamodel?
For what it's worth, the Magical Record Core Data utility package includes this hack:
[coordinator MR_addAutoMigratingSqliteStoreNamed:storeFileName];
//HACK: lame solution to fix automigration error "Migration failed after first pass"
if ([[coordinator persistentStores] count] == 0)
{
[coordinator performSelector:#selector(MR_addAutoMigratingSqliteStoreNamed:) withObject:storeFileName afterDelay:0.5];
}
You might try something similar. I have been unable to find an explanation of what the problem is, though, or why just retrying it would work.

CoreData could not fulfill a fault when adding new attribute

I am receiving a "CoreData could not fulfill a fault for ..." error message when trying to access a new attribute in a new data model. If I work with new data I'm ok, but when I attempt to read existing data I get the error. Do I need to handle the entity differently myself if the attribute isn't in my original data? I was under the impression that Core Data could handle this for me. My new attribute is marked as optional with a default value.
I have created a new .xcdatamodel (and set it to be the current version) and updated my NSPersistentStoreCoordinator initialization to take advantage of the lightweight migration as follows:
NSDictionary *options = [NSDictionary dictionaryWithObjectsAndKeys:
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSMigratePersistentStoresAutomaticallyOption,
[NSNumber numberWithBool:YES], NSInferMappingModelAutomaticallyOption, nil];
NSError *error = nil;
persistentStoreCoordinator = [[NSPersistentStoreCoordinator alloc]
initWithManagedObjectModel:[self managedObjectModel]];
if (![persistentStoreCoordinator addPersistentStoreWithType:NSSQLiteStoreType
configuration:nil URL:storeUrl options:options error:&error])
{
NSLog(#"Unresolved error %#, %#", error, [error userInfo]);
abort();
}
Any help is appreciated.
UPDATE:
After more digging I've updated my managedObjectModel to:
- (NSManagedObjectModel *)managedObjectModel {
if (managedObjectModel != nil) {
return managedObjectModel;
}
//managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel mergedModelFromBundles:nil] retain];
NSString *path = [[NSBundle mainBundle] pathForResource:#"< MyModel >" ofType:#"momd"];
NSURL *momURL = [NSURL fileURLWithPath:path];
managedObjectModel = [[NSManagedObjectModel alloc] initWithContentsOfURL:momURL];
return managedObjectModel;
}
This still hasn't resolved my problems. I've clean and rebuilt, but still no love.
How are you constructing your NSManagedObjectModel? If you are passing it a specific file that might be causing your issue as you may be loading the older, original mom file that is lingering around your project. Ideally you should be now loading the momd bundle or just loading all compiled models from your bundle using:
NSManagedObjectModel *model = [NSManagedObjectModel mergedModelFromBundles:nil];
Which, if you receive an error, indicates that you need to clean your project to get rid of stale compiled models.
Update
Since it is not an old model issue, we move onto the next possibility. That the version is not set correctly in the plist. To check this, use finder or terminal and look inside of the momd bundle and open the plist therein. Check that to confirm that the new model is indeed set as the current version.
Assuming that does not work, next run your app in the simulator and have it save immediately upon creation of the MOC. After that, open the sqlite3 file using the command line tool and check the schema to see if it has updated to the new structure.
Assuming that is set correctly, are you using custom NSManagedObject subclasses?
Turns out that there was no problem with the versioning. I had some rather (too) complex logic which removed my object from the model and then I later tried to access it.
+1 to Marcus for the additional debugging pointers, they will no doubt come in handy at some point.