hook_entity_field_values_init(\Drupal\Core\Entity\FieldableEntityInterface $entity)
Acts when initializing a fieldable entity object.
This hook runs after a new entity object or a new entity translation object has just been instantiated. It can be used to set initial values, e.g. to provide defaults.
Parameters
\Drupal\Core\Entity\FieldableEntityInterface $entity: The entity object.
See also
hook_ENTITY_TYPE_field_values_init()
Related topics
- Entity CRUD, editing, and view hooks
- Hooks used in various entity operations.
- Hooks
- Define functions that alter the behavior of Drupal core.
File
- core/lib/Drupal/Core/Entity/entity.api.php, line 1926
- Hooks and documentation related to entities.
Code
function hook_entity_field_values_init(\Drupal\Core\Entity\FieldableEntityInterface $entity) { if ($entity instanceof \Drupal\Core\Entity\ContentEntityInterface && !$entity->foo->value) { $entity->foo->value = 'some_initial_value'; } }
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