Pre-populated inputs and validation

[eluser]BravoAlpha[/eluser]
I'm using something like this right now:

Code:

<?php

class User extends Comtroller {

    function edit()
    {
        // whatever
        
        if ($this->validation->run())
        {
            // whatever
            redirect('wherever');
        }
        else if (!$this->input->post('submit'))
        {
            foreach($query[0] as $key => $value)
                $this->validation->$key = $value;
        }
        
        // whatever
        $this->load->view('whatever', $data);
    }

}

?>