on workflow 0.8.0, ree and rails 2.3.11, I added a new "first state", but the code in on_entry isn't being executed about workflow HOT 2 CLOSED

Hi,

do I understand you correctly, that you expect the 'on_entry' for the first state
to be executed on the object creation? This is not the designed behaviour.
on_entry is only invoked on transitions for existing objects.

The example code is pretty long. If you still have any questions please
provide the complete minimal example in form of a test
showing your expectations. Then just reopen the issue.

Best Regards,

Vladimir

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In order to resolve this, I created a new "pre-state" which always automatically transitions to my first state (:planning above). That way the :planning state can fire off code when workflow enters that state.

I would think this would be the desired behavior. If you map workflow to a stoplight with three states :red, :yellow, :green, then your stoplight never lights up the the first light on the first go-round (but if the workflow loops back to the first state, then that state lights up on ever subsequent state change.)

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