gistfile1.rb

  # This method will be called on any create or update, and should be the central
  # clearing house for data processing and conversion.
  def request_update_attributes(data, user=User.current, instance_id=ZenbeInstance.current)
    instance_id ||= 'NO_INSTANCE_ID'
    return false unless self.accessible_to?(user)

    self.process_files(data)
    self.process_embedded_urls(data)
    self.update_attributes(data)
    self.set_post_type
    self.try_to_scribd_attachments
    
    self.broadcast(User.current, ZenbeInstance.current, {
      "channels" => [{"id" => self.channel.uuid, "name" => self.channel.name, "updated_at" => Time.now.utc}],
      "posts"    => [self.json_ready_hash]
    })
  end