DB_DataObject::factory()

Description

This is the recommended way to autoload a class, and instantate it. The class is loaded based on the configuration settings for table to class naming.

Parameter

• string $table - the table you want to load ([From Version 1.7.2] if blank, and called on an an instance of a dataobject, it will create a new instance of that object)

Return value

object mixed - FALSE or the object

Throws

Note

This method can be called statically or dynamically.

Example

$person = DB_DataObject::factory('person');
if ($person->get(12)) {
  print_r($person);
} else {
  echo "NO person 12 exists";
}



// it can also be used in a dynamically
class DataObjects_MyTable {
    
    function anExample() {
        $person = $this->factory('person');
        
        
        
        // supported in version 1.7.2
        $another_mytable = $this->factory();
        
        $another_person = $person->factory();
        
    }
}