How to get the models trait of a component?

Hi there,

I added a new type "array" to the TraitManager. So I can add several sub traits. On one point I have to check the traits of the model. I do this with a construct like this:

domc = editor.DomComponents;
selc = editor.getSelected();  // get the currently selected component

type = selc.get('type'); // now i have the type name of my selected component

comType = domc.getType( type );
defaultTraits = comType.model.prototype.defaults.traits;

Is there an easier way to get the model of a component directly from the component?

Best regards, Michael