# Filters added to this controller will be run for all controllers in the application.
# Likewise, all the methods added will be available for all controllers.
class ApplicationController < ActionController::Base
  
  before_filter :check_authorization

  # Pick a unique cookie name to distinguish our session data from others'
  session :session_key => '_rails_space_session_id'

  # Check for a valid authorization cookie, possibly logging the user in.
  def check_authorization
    if cookies[:authorization_token] and not session[:user_id]
      user = User.find_by_authorization_token(cookies[:authorization_token])
      if user
        session[:user_id] = user.id
      end
    end
  end
end