How to get model after binding but before validation?

Question

Is it possible to make a global interception for a model just after it is created in binder but before it is validating. I tried filters, but filter is invoked after validation.

Answer 1

Something like this should work:

public class CustomModelBinder: DefaultModelBinder
{
    protected override void OnModelUpdated(ControllerContext controllerContext, ModelBindingContext bindingContext)
    {
        base.OnModelUpdated(controllerContext, bindingContext);
        //You now have access to "bindingContext.Model" which is your model.
    }
}

And then in Application_Start in Globals.asax (don't forget this part):

ModelBinders.Binders.DefaultBinder = new CustomModelBinder();