package model

import (
	"github.com/Safing/portbase/formats/dsd"
)

// Base provides a quick way to comply with the Model interface.
type Base struct {
	dbName string
	dbKey  string
	meta   *Meta
}

// Key returns the key of the database record.
func (b *Base) Key() string {
	return b.dbKey
}

// SetKey sets the key on the database record, it should only be called after loading the record. Use MoveTo to save the record with another key.
func (b *Base) SetKey(key string) {
	b.dbKey = key
}

// MoveTo sets a new key for the record and resets all metadata, except for the secret and crownjewel status.
func (b *Base) MoveTo(key string) {
	b.dbKey = key
	b.meta.Reset()
}

// Meta returns the metadata object for this record.
func (b *Base) Meta() *Meta {
	return b.meta
}

// SetMeta sets the metadata on the database record, it should only be called after loading the record. Use MoveTo to save the record with another key.
func (b *Base) SetMeta(meta *Meta) {
	b.meta = meta
}

// Marshal marshals the object, without the database key or metadata
func (b *Base) Marshal(format uint8) ([]byte, error) {
	dumped, err := dsd.Dump(b, format)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	return dumped, nil
}