how can i define my resources in a seperate files

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Hi @Joe Gaffney. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- To define your resources in separate files in a Refine application, you can follow these steps: 1. Create Resource Components: First, create separate files for each of your resource components (e.g., list, create, edit, show) in a structured directory. For example, if you have a products resource, you can create a directory src/pages/products/ and place your components there. 2. Export Components: Use index.ts files to export your components from the directories. This makes it easier to import them in your main application file. 3. Import and Define Resources in App.tsx: Import the resource components into your App.tsx file and define the resources in the resources array of the <Refine /> component. Here is an example based on the knowledge sources: Step 1: Create Resource Components Create the following files in src/pages/products/: - ProductList.tsx - ProductCreate.tsx - ProductEdit.tsx - ProductShow.tsx Step 2: Export Components Create an index.ts file in src/pages/products/ to export all components:

// src/pages/products/index.ts
export { ProductList } from './ProductList';
export { ProductCreate } from './ProductCreate';
export { ProductEdit } from './ProductEdit';
export { ProductShow } from './ProductShow';

// src/pages/products/index.ts
export { ProductList } from './ProductList';
export { ProductCreate } from './ProductCreate';
export { ProductEdit } from './ProductEdit';
export { ProductShow } from './ProductShow';

Step 3: Import and Define Resources in App.tsx Import the components and define the resources in App.tsx:

// App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { ProductList, ProductCreate, ProductEdit, ProductShow } from "./pages/products";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={[
        {
          name: "products",
          list: ProductList,
          create: ProductCreate,
          edit: ProductEdit,
          show: ProductShow,
        },
      ]}
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

// App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { ProductList, ProductCreate, ProductEdit, ProductShow } from "./pages/products";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={[
        {
          name: "products",
          list: ProductList,
          create: ProductCreate,
          edit: ProductEdit,
          show: ProductShow,
        },
      ]}
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

This approach keeps your resource definitions modular and organized, making your codebase easier to maintain. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Refine documentation on resource concepts (https://refine.dev/docs/guides-concepts/general-concepts/#resource-concept) and adding resources (https://refine.dev/blog/refine-pixels-3/#adding-resources-to-refine-). ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•4mo ago

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ratty-blushOP•4mo ago

@kapa.ai no i mean the full resource array how can i put this in a seperate file

kapa.ai•4mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To define the full resource array in a separate file, you can follow these steps: 1. Create a Separate File for Resources: Create a new file, for example, resources.ts, where you will define and export your resources array. 2. Import the Resources in App.tsx: Import the resources array from the resources.ts file into your App.tsx file and use it in the <Refine /> component. Here is an example based on the knowledge sources: Step 1: Create a Separate File for Resources Create a file named resources.ts in your src directory:

// src/resources.ts
import { ProductList, ProductCreate, ProductEdit, ProductShow } from "./pages/products";

export const resources = [
  {
    name: "products",
    list: ProductList,
    create: ProductCreate,
    edit: ProductEdit,
    show: ProductShow,
  },
  // Add more resources here
];

// src/resources.ts
import { ProductList, ProductCreate, ProductEdit, ProductShow } from "./pages/products";

export const resources = [
  {
    name: "products",
    list: ProductList,
    create: ProductCreate,
    edit: ProductEdit,
    show: ProductShow,
  },
  // Add more resources here
];

Step 2: Import the Resources in App.tsx Import the resources array from resources.ts into your App.tsx file and use it in the <Refine /> component:

// src/App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { resources } from "./resources";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={resources}
      // other props
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

export default App;

// src/App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { resources } from "./resources";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={resources}
      // other props
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

export default App;

This approach keeps your resource definitions modular and organized, making your codebase easier to maintain. You can now manage all your resources in the resources.ts file and keep your App.tsx file clean and focused on the application setup. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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ratty-blushOP•4mo ago

@kapa.ai but it compaines about the icons

kapa.ai•4mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you. One moment! :books: ---------------------- If your application is complaining about the icons when you move the resources to a separate file, it might be due to the way the icons are being imported and used. Ensure that all necessary icon imports are correctly handled in the resources.ts file. Here is a step-by-step guide to ensure that icons are correctly imported and used: Step 1: Create a Separate File for Resources Create a file named resources.ts in your src directory:

// src/resources.ts
import { HomeIcon, ShoppingCartIcon, TagIcon } from "@heroicons/react/20/solid";
import { ProductList, ProductCreate, ProductEdit, ProductShow } from "./pages/products";
import { CategoryList, CategoryCreate, CategoryEdit, CategoryShow } from "./pages/categories";
import { Dashboard } from "./pages/dashboard";

export const resources = [
  {
    name: "dashboard",
    list: Dashboard,
    meta: {
      icon: <HomeIcon className="h-4 w-4" />,
    },
  },
  {
    name: "products",
    list: ProductList,
    create: ProductCreate,
    edit: ProductEdit,
    show: ProductShow,
    meta: {
      icon: <ShoppingCartIcon className="h-4 w-4" />,
      canDelete: true,
    },
  },
  {
    name: "categories",
    list: CategoryList,
    create: CategoryCreate,
    edit: CategoryEdit,
    show: CategoryShow,
    meta: {
      icon: <TagIcon className="h-4 w-4" />,
    },
  },
  // Add more resources here
];

// src/resources.ts
import { HomeIcon, ShoppingCartIcon, TagIcon } from "@heroicons/react/20/solid";
import { ProductList, ProductCreate, ProductEdit, ProductShow } from "./pages/products";
import { CategoryList, CategoryCreate, CategoryEdit, CategoryShow } from "./pages/categories";
import { Dashboard } from "./pages/dashboard";

export const resources = [
  {
    name: "dashboard",
    list: Dashboard,
    meta: {
      icon: <HomeIcon className="h-4 w-4" />,
    },
  },
  {
    name: "products",
    list: ProductList,
    create: ProductCreate,
    edit: ProductEdit,
    show: ProductShow,
    meta: {
      icon: <ShoppingCartIcon className="h-4 w-4" />,
      canDelete: true,
    },
  },
  {
    name: "categories",
    list: CategoryList,
    create: CategoryCreate,
    edit: CategoryEdit,
    show: CategoryShow,
    meta: {
      icon: <TagIcon className="h-4 w-4" />,
    },
  },
  // Add more resources here
];

Step 2: Import the Resources in App.tsx Import the resources array from resources.ts into your App.tsx file and use it in the <Refine /> component:

// src/App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { resources } from "./resources";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={resources}
      // other props
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

export default App;

// src/App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { resources } from "./resources";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={resources}
      // other props
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

export default App;

Additional Notes - Ensure that the icons are correctly imported from the @heroicons/react package or any other icon library you are using. - Make sure that the components and icons are correctly exported and imported in their respective files. By following these steps, you should be able to define your resources in a separate file without any issues related to icons. If you still encounter problems, double-check the import paths and ensure that all dependencies are correctly installed. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

ratty-blushOP•4mo ago

@kapa.ai i get export const adminResources = [ { name: "dashboard", list: "/", meta: { label: "Dashboard", icon: <DashboardOutlined fontSize="medium" />, }, }, this warning 'DashboardOutlined' refers to a value, but is being used as a type here. Did you mean 'typeof DashboardOutlined'?ts(2749)

kapa.ai•4mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To resolve the warning 'DashboardOutlined' refers to a value, but is being used as a type here. Did you mean 'typeof DashboardOutlined'?, you need to ensure that the icon is correctly imported and used as a JSX element. This warning typically occurs when TypeScript is confused about whether DashboardOutlined is being used as a type or a value. Here’s how you can fix it: 1. Import the Icon Correctly: Ensure that you are importing the icon from the correct package. 2. Use the Icon as a JSX Element: When defining the icon in the meta object, make sure it is used as a JSX element. Here is the corrected code: Step 1: Create a Separate File for Resources Create a file named resources.ts in your src directory:

// src/resources.ts
import { DashboardOutlined } from "@ant-design/icons";
import { DashboardPage } from "./pages/Dashboard";

export const adminResources = [
  {
    name: "dashboard",
    list: DashboardPage,
    meta: {
      label: "Dashboard",
      icon: <DashboardOutlined />,
    },
  },
  // Add more resources here
];

// src/resources.ts
import { DashboardOutlined } from "@ant-design/icons";
import { DashboardPage } from "./pages/Dashboard";

export const adminResources = [
  {
    name: "dashboard",
    list: DashboardPage,
    meta: {
      label: "Dashboard",
      icon: <DashboardOutlined />,
    },
  },
  // Add more resources here
];

Step 2: Import the Resources in App.tsx Import the adminResources array from resources.ts into your App.tsx file and use it in the <Refine /> component:

// src/App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { adminResources } from "./resources";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={adminResources}
      // other props
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

export default App;

// src/App.tsx
import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import { adminResources } from "./resources";

export const App = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      resources={adminResources}
      // other props
    >
      {/* ... */}
    </Refine>
  );
};

export default App;

By following these steps, you should be able to define your resources in a separate file without encountering the TypeScript warning. The key is to ensure that the icon is used as a JSX element within the meta object. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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