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| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/config.rst | 12 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/email.rst | 23 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/encryption.rst | 2 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/file_uploading.rst | 8 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/form_validation.rst | 24 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/ftp.rst | 5 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/image_lib.rst | 23 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst | 58 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/loader.rst | 79 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/migration.rst | 134 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/output.rst | 4 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/pagination.rst | 67 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/sessions.rst | 340 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/trackback.rst | 2 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | user_guide_src/source/libraries/uri.rst | 4 |
15 files changed, 619 insertions, 166 deletions
diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/config.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/config.rst index c81cad7b3..08d9c2905 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/config.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/config.rst @@ -149,11 +149,13 @@ folders: - Your own custom configuration files .. note:: - CodeIgniter always tries to load the configuration files for - the current environment first. If the file does not exist, the global - config file (i.e., the one in application/config/) is loaded. This means - you are not obligated to place **all** of your configuration files in an - environment folder − only the files that change per environment. + CodeIgniter always loads the global config file first (i.e., the one in application/config/), + then tries to load the configuration files for the current environment. + This means you are not obligated to place **all** of your configuration files in an + environment folder. Only the files that change per environment. Additionally you don't + have to copy **all** the config items in the environment config file. Only the config items + that you wish to change for your environment. The config items declared in your environment + folders always overwrite those in your global config files. Helper Functions ================ diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/email.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/email.rst index daf000907..e7ed9f74c 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/email.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/email.rst @@ -117,6 +117,13 @@ Sets the email address and name of the person sending the email:: $this->email->from('you@example.com', 'Your Name'); +You can also set a Return-Path, to help redirect undelivered mail:: + + $this->email->from('you@example.com', 'Your Name', 'returned_emails@example.com'); + +.. note:: Return-Path can't be used if you've configured + 'smtp' as your protocol. + $this->email->reply_to() ------------------------- @@ -182,6 +189,14 @@ formatting which is added to the header string for people who do not accept HTML email. If you do not set your own message CodeIgniter will extract the message from your HTML email and strip the tags. +$this->email->set_header() +-------------------------- + +Appends additional headers to the e-mail:: + + $this->email->set_header('Header1', 'Value1'); + $this->email->set_header('Header2', 'Value2'); + $this->email->clear() --------------------- @@ -218,6 +233,14 @@ success or failure, enabling it to be used conditionally:: // Generate error } +This function will automatically clear all parameters if the request was +successful. To stop this behaviour pass FALSE:: + + if ($this->email->send(FALSE)) + { + // Parameters won't be cleared + } + $this->email->attach() ---------------------- diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/encryption.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/encryption.rst index 28bdca203..a38122203 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/encryption.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/encryption.rst @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ key security so you may want to think carefully before using it for anything that requires high security, like storing credit card numbers. To take maximum advantage of the encryption algorithm, your key should -be 32 characters in length (128 bits). The key should be as random a +be 32 characters in length (256 bits). The key should be as random a string as you can concoct, with numbers and uppercase and lowercase letters. Your key should **not** be a simple text string. In order to be cryptographically secure it needs to be as random as possible. diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/file_uploading.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/file_uploading.rst index d573fc770..1698dcbb9 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/file_uploading.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/file_uploading.rst @@ -197,6 +197,7 @@ Preference Default Value Options Descripti Separate multiple types with a pipe. **file_name** None Desired file name If set CodeIgniter will rename the uploaded file to this name. The extension provided in the file name must also be an allowed file type. + If no extension is provided in the original file_name will be used. **overwrite** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) If set to true, if a file with the same name as the one you are uploading exists, it will be overwritten. If set to false, a number will be appended to the filename if another with the same name exists. @@ -215,6 +216,9 @@ Preference Default Value Options Descripti that can not be discerned by the person uploading it. **remove_spaces** TRUE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) If set to TRUE, any spaces in the file name will be converted to underscores. This is recommended. +**detect_mime** TRUE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) If set to TRUE, a server side detection of the file type will be + performed to avoid code injection attacks. DO NOT disable this option + unless you have no other option as that would cause a security risk. ============================ ================= ======================= ====================================================================== Setting preferences in a config file @@ -287,6 +291,10 @@ data related to the file you uploaded. Here is the array prototype:: [image_size_str] => width="800" height="200" ) +To return one element from the array:: + + $this->upload->data('file_name'); // Returns: mypic.jpg + Explanation *********** diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/form_validation.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/form_validation.rst index 028b61c4c..14305b664 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/form_validation.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/form_validation.rst @@ -304,6 +304,10 @@ Give it a try! Submit your form without the proper data and you'll see new error messages that correspond to your new rules. There are numerous rules available which you can read about in the validation reference. +.. note:: You can also pass an array of rules to set_rules(), instead of a string. Example:: + + $this->form_validation->set_rules('username', 'Username', array('required', 'min_length[5]')); + Prepping Data ============= @@ -484,6 +488,17 @@ the name of the function:: $this->form_validation->set_message('username_check') +If you are using an error message that can accept two $s in your error string, +such as: +:: + + $this->form_validation->set_message('min_length', 'The $s field must contain at least $s characters.'); + +Then you can also use %1$s and %2$s: +:: + + $this->form_validation->set_message('min_length', 'This field must contain at least %2$s characters.'); + You can also override any error message found in the language file. For example, to change the message for the "required" rule you will do this:: @@ -857,8 +872,9 @@ Rule Parameter Description ========================= ========== ============================================================================================= ======================= **required** No Returns FALSE if the form element is empty. **matches** Yes Returns FALSE if the form element does not match the one in the parameter. matches[form_item] -**is_unique** Yes Returns FALSE if the form element is not unique to the is_unique[table.field] - table and field name in the parameter. is_unique[table.field] +**is_unique** Yes Returns FALSE if the form element is not unique to the table and field name in the is_unique[table.field] + parameter. Note: This rule requires :doc:`Query Builder <../database/query_builder>` to be + enabled in order to work. **max_length** Yes Returns FALSE if the form element is longer then the parameter value. max_length[12] **exact_length** Yes Returns FALSE if the form element is not exactly the parameter value. exact_length[8] **greater_than** Yes Returns FALSE if the form element is less than or equal to the parameter value or not greater_than[8] @@ -880,10 +896,10 @@ Rule Parameter Description 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. **is_natural_no_zero** No Returns FALSE if the form element contains anything other than a natural number, but not zero: 1, 2, 3, etc. -**is_unique** Yes Returns FALSE if the form element is not unique in a database table. is_unique[table.field] **valid_email** No Returns FALSE if the form element does not contain a valid email address. **valid_emails** No Returns FALSE if any value provided in a comma separated list is not a valid email. **valid_ip** No Returns FALSE if the supplied IP is not valid. + Accepts an optional parameter of 'ipv4' or 'ipv6' to specify an IP format. **valid_base64** No Returns FALSE if the supplied string contains anything other than valid Base64 characters. ========================= ========== ============================================================================================= ======================= @@ -934,7 +950,7 @@ $this->form_validation->set_rules(); :param string $field: The field name :param string $label: The field label - :param string $rules: The rules, seperated by a pipe "|" + :param mixed $rules: The rules, as a string with rules separated by a pipe "|", or an array or rules. :rtype: Object Permits you to set validation rules, as described in the tutorial diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/ftp.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/ftp.rst index 20b11a5c8..05a3fdcc8 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/ftp.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/ftp.rst @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Usage Examples In this example a connection is opened to the FTP server, and a local file is read and uploaded in ASCII mode. The file permissions are set to -755. Note: Setting permissions requires PHP 5. +755. :: @@ -136,8 +136,7 @@ Example:: **Mode options are:** ascii, binary, and auto (the default). If auto is used it will base the mode on the file extension of the source file. -Permissions are available if you are running PHP 5 and can be passed as -an octal value in the fourth parameter. +If set, permissions have to be passed as an octal value. $this->ftp->download() ====================== diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/image_lib.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/image_lib.rst index ed6575c62..dcdccbd92 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/image_lib.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/image_lib.rst @@ -91,9 +91,9 @@ error upon failure, like this:: echo $this->image_lib->display_errors(); } -Note: You can optionally specify the HTML formatting to be applied to -the errors, by submitting the opening/closing tags in the function, like -this:: +.. note:: You can optionally specify the HTML formatting to be applied to + the errors, by submitting the opening/closing tags in the function, + like this:: $this->image_lib->display_errors('<p>', '</p>'); @@ -225,8 +225,7 @@ pixels) specifying where to crop, like this:: $config['y_axis'] = '40'; All preferences listed in the table above are available for this -function except these: rotation_angle, width, height, create_thumb, -new_image. +function except these: rotation_angle, create_thumb, new_image. Here's an example showing how you might crop an image:: @@ -243,11 +242,11 @@ Here's an example showing how you might crop an image:: echo $this->image_lib->display_errors(); } -Note: Without a visual interface it is difficult to crop images, so this -function is not very useful unless you intend to build such an -interface. That's exactly what we did using for the photo gallery module -in ExpressionEngine, the CMS we develop. We added a JavaScript UI that -lets the cropping area be selected. +.. note:: Without a visual interface it is difficult to crop images, so this + function is not very useful unless you intend to build such an + interface. That's exactly what we did using for the photo gallery module + in ExpressionEngine, the CMS we develop. We added a JavaScript UI that + lets the cropping area be selected. $this->image_lib->rotate() =========================== @@ -338,8 +337,8 @@ The above example will use a 16 pixel True Type font to create the text bottom/center of the image, 20 pixels from the bottom of the image. .. note:: In order for the image class to be allowed to do any - processing, the image file must have "write" file permissions. For - example, 777. + processing, the image file must have "write" file permissions + For example, 777. Watermarking Preferences ======================== diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst index 1f2ea650a..c0b9c6589 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The security filtering function is called automatically when a new :doc:`controller <../general/controllers>` is invoked. It does the following: -- If $config['allow_get_array'] is FALSE(default is TRUE), destroys +- If $config['allow_get_array'] is FALSE (default is TRUE), destroys the global GET array. - Destroys all global variables in the event register_globals is turned on. @@ -42,33 +42,27 @@ this:: Please refer to the :doc:`Security class <security>` documentation for information on using XSS Filtering in your application. -Using POST, COOKIE, or SERVER Data -================================== +Using POST, GET, COOKIE, or SERVER Data +======================================= -CodeIgniter comes with three helper functions that let you fetch POST, +CodeIgniter comes with four helper methods that let you fetch POST, GET, COOKIE or SERVER items. The main advantage of using the provided functions rather than fetching an item directly ($_POST['something']) -is that the functions will check to see if the item is set and return -false (boolean) if not. This lets you conveniently use data without +is that the methods will check to see if the item is set and return +NULL if not. This lets you conveniently use data without having to test whether an item exists first. In other words, normally you might do something like this:: - if ( ! isset($_POST['something'])) - { - $something = FALSE; - } - else - { - $something = $_POST['something']; - } + $something = isset($_POST['something']) ? $_POST['something'] : NULL; With CodeIgniter's built in functions you can simply do this:: $something = $this->input->post('something'); -The three functions are: +The four methods are: - $this->input->post() +- $this->input->get() - $this->input->cookie() - $this->input->server() @@ -80,8 +74,8 @@ looking for:: $this->input->post('some_data'); -The function returns FALSE (boolean) if the item you are attempting to -retrieve does not exist. +The function returns NULL if the item you are attempting to retrieve +does not exist. The second optional parameter lets you run the data through the XSS filter. It's enabled by setting the second parameter to boolean TRUE; @@ -95,7 +89,7 @@ To return an array of all POST items call without any parameters. To return all POST items and pass them through the XSS filter set the first parameter NULL while setting the second parameter to boolean; -The function returns FALSE (boolean) if there are no items in the POST. +The function returns NULL if there are no items in the POST. :: @@ -115,7 +109,7 @@ To return an array of all GET items call without any parameters. To return all GET items and pass them through the XSS filter set the first parameter NULL while setting the second parameter to boolean; -The function returns FALSE (boolean) if there are no items in the GET. +The function returns NULL if there are no items in the GET. :: @@ -137,7 +131,9 @@ $this->input->cookie() This function is identical to the post function, only it fetches cookie data:: - $this->input->cookie('some_data', TRUE); + $this->input->cookie('some_cookie'); + $this->input->cookie('some_cookie, TRUE); // with XSS filter + $this->input->server() ====================== @@ -202,25 +198,6 @@ parameters:: $this->input->set_cookie($name, $value, $expire, $domain, $path, $prefix, $secure); -$this->input->cookie() -====================== - -Lets you fetch a cookie. The first parameter will contain the name of -the cookie you are looking for (including any prefixes):: - - cookie('some_cookie'); - -The function returns FALSE (boolean) if the item you are attempting to -retrieve does not exist. - -The second optional parameter lets you run the data through the XSS -filter. It's enabled by setting the second parameter to boolean TRUE; - -:: - - cookie('some_cookie', TRUE); - - $this->input->ip_address() =========================== @@ -249,6 +226,9 @@ validates the IP automatically. echo 'Valid'; } +Accepts an optional second string parameter of 'ipv4' or 'ipv6' to specify +an IP format. The default checks for both formats. + $this->input->user_agent() =========================== diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/loader.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/loader.rst index 2090404bf..615aba1c2 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/loader.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/loader.rst @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ Loader Class Loader, as the name suggests, is used to load elements. These elements can be libraries (classes) :doc:`View files <../general/views>`, +:doc:`Drivers <../general/drivers>`, :doc:`Helpers <../general/helpers>`, :doc:`Models <../general/models>`, or your own files. @@ -74,6 +75,70 @@ Assigning a Library to a different object name If the third (optional) parameter is blank, the library will usually be assigned to an object with the same name as the library. For example, if +the library is named Calendar, it will be assigned to a variable named +$this->calendar. + +If you prefer to set your own class names you can pass its value to the +third parameter:: + + $this->load->library('calendar', '', 'my_calendar'); + + // Calendar class is now accessed using: + + $this->my_calendar + +Please take note, when multiple libraries are supplied in an array for +the first parameter, this parameter is discarded. + +$this->load->driver('parent_name', $config, 'object name') +=========================================================== + +This function is used to load driver libraries. Where parent_name is the +name of the parent class you want to load. + +As an example, if you would like to use sessions with CodeIgniter, the first +step is to load the session driver within your controller:: + + $this->load->driver('session'); + +Once loaded, the library will be ready for use, using +$this->session->*some_function*(). + +Driver files must be stored in a subdirectory within the main +"libraries" folder, or within your personal application/libraries +folder. The subdirectory must match the parent class name. Read the +:doc:`Drivers <../general/drivers>` description for details. + +Additionally, multiple driver libraries can be loaded at the same time by +passing an array of drivers to the load function. + +:: + + $this->load->driver(array('session', 'cache')); + +Setting options +--------------- + +The second (optional) parameter allows you to optionally pass +configuration settings. You will typically pass these as an array:: + + $config = array ( + 'sess_driver' => 'cookie', + 'sess_encrypt_cookie' => true, + 'encryption_key' => 'mysecretkey' + ); + + $this->load->driver('session', $config); + +Config options can usually also be set via a config file. Each library +is explained in detail in its own page, so please read the information +regarding each one you would like to use. + +Assigning a Driver to a different object name +---------------------------------------------- + +If the third (optional) parameter is blank, the library will be assigned +to an object with the same name as the parent class. For example, if the library is named Session, it will be assigned to a variable named $this->session. @@ -86,8 +151,8 @@ third parameter:: $this->my_session -Please take note, when multiple libraries are supplied in an array for -the first parameter, this parameter is discarded. +.. note:: Driver libraries may also be loaded with the library() method, + but it is faster to use driver() $this->load->view('file_name', $data, true/false) ================================================== @@ -116,12 +181,12 @@ assign it to a variable if you want the data returned:: $string = $this->load->view('myfile', '', true); -$this->load->model('Model_name'); +$this->load->model('model_name'); ================================== :: - $this->load->model('Model_name'); + $this->load->model('model_name'); If your model is located in a sub-folder, include the relative path from @@ -134,7 +199,7 @@ application/models/blog/queries.php you'll load it using:: If you would like your model assigned to a different object name you can specify it via the second parameter of the loading function:: - $this->load->model('Model_name', 'fubar'); + $this->load->model('model_name', 'fubar'); $this->fubar->function(); @@ -279,6 +344,6 @@ calling add_package_path(). $this->load->remove_package_path(APPPATH.'my_app'); // Again without the second parameter: - $this->load->add_package_path(APPPATH.'my_app', TRUE); + $this->load->add_package_path(APPPATH.'my_app'); $this->load->view('my_app_index'); // Loads - $this->load->view('welcome_message'); // Loads
\ No newline at end of file + $this->load->view('welcome_message'); // Loads diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/migration.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/migration.rst index 5192f1f29..cb7d96a6d 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/migration.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/migration.rst @@ -2,4 +2,136 @@ Migrations Class ################ -Coming soon.
\ No newline at end of file +Migrations are a convenient way for you to alter your database in a +structured and organized manner. You could edit fragments of SQL by hand +but you would then be responsible for telling other developers that they +need to go and run them. You would also have to keep track of which changes +need to be run against the production machines next time you deploy. + +The database table **migration** tracks which migrations have already been +run so all you have to do is update your application files and +call **$this->migrate->current()** to work out which migrations should be run. +The current version is found in **config/migration.php**. + +****************** +Create a Migration +****************** + +.. note:: Each Migration is run in numerical order forward or backwards + depending on the method taken. Use a prefix of 3 numbers followed by an + underscore for the filename of your migration. + +This will be the first migration for a new site which has a blog. All +migrations go in the folder **application/migrations/** and have names such +as: **001_add_blog.php**.:: + + defined('BASEPATH') OR exit('No direct script access allowed'); + + class Migration_Add_blog extends CI_Migration { + + public function up() + { + $this->dbforge->add_field(array( + 'blog_id' => array( + 'type' => 'INT', + 'constraint' => 5, + 'unsigned' => TRUE, + 'auto_increment' => TRUE + ), + 'blog_title' => array( + 'type' => 'VARCHAR', + 'constraint' => '100', + ), + 'blog_description' => array( + 'type' => 'TEXT', + 'null' => TRUE, + ), + )); + + $this->dbforge->create_table('blog'); + } + + public function down() + { + $this->dbforge->drop_table('blog'); + } + +Then in **application/config/migration.php** set **$config['migration_version'] = 1;**. + +************* +Usage Example +************* + +In this example some simple code is placed in **application/controllers/migrate.php** +to update the schema.:: + + $this->load->library('migration'); + + if ( ! $this->migration->current()) + { + show_error($this->migration->error_string()); + } + +****************** +Function Reference +****************** + +There are five available methods for the Migration class: + +- $this->migration->current(); +- $this->migration->error_string(); +- $this->migration->find_migrations(); +- $this->migration->latest(); +- $this->migration->version(); + +$this->migration->current() +============================ + +The current migration is whatever is set for **$config['migration_version']** in +**application/config/migration.php**. + +$this->migration->error_string() +================================= + +This returns a string of errors while performing a migration. + +$this->migration->find_migrations() +==================================== + +An array of migration filenames are returned that are found in the **migration_path** +property. + +$this->migration->latest() +=========================== + +This works much the same way as current() but instead of looking for +the **$config['migration_version']** the Migration class will use the very +newest migration found in the filesystem. + +$this->migration->version() +============================ + +Version can be used to roll back changes or step forwards programmatically to +specific versions. It works just like current but ignores **$config['migration_version']**.:: + + $this->load->library('migration'); + + $this->migration->version(5); + +********************* +Migration Preferences +********************* + +The following is a table of all the config options for migrations. + +========================== ====================== ============= ============================================= +Preference Default Options Description +========================== ====================== ============= ============================================= +**migration_enabled** FALSE TRUE / FALSE Enable or disable migrations. +**migration_path** APPPATH.'migrations/' None The path to your migrations folder. +**migration_version** 0 None The current version your database should use. +**migration_table** migrations None The table name for storing the shema + version number. +**migration_auto_latest** FALSE TRUE / FALSE Enable or disable automatically + running migrations. +========================== ====================== ============= ============================================= diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/output.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/output.rst index baceaae7b..0472d14cf 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/output.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/output.rst @@ -49,6 +49,10 @@ data, JPEG's, XML, etc easily. .. important:: Make sure any non-mime string you pass to this method exists in config/mimes.php or it will have no effect. +You can also set the character set of the document, by passing a second argument:: + + $this->output->set_content_type('css', 'utf-8'); + $this->output->get_content_type(); ========================================== diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/pagination.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/pagination.rst index f1653c913..d9d3f5092 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/pagination.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/pagination.rst @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ Here is a simple example showing how to create pagination in one of your $config['base_url'] = 'http://example.com/index.php/test/page/'; $config['total_rows'] = 200; - $config['per_page'] = 20; + $config['per_page'] = 20; - $this->pagination->initialize($config); + $this->pagination->initialize($config); echo $this->pagination->create_links(); @@ -80,8 +80,8 @@ The number of "digit" links you would like before and after the selected page number. For example, the number 2 will place two digits on either side, as in the example links at the very top of this page. -$config['use_page_number'] = TRUE; -================================== +$config['use_page_numbers'] = TRUE; +=================================== By default, the URI segment will use the starting index for the items you are paginating. If you prefer to show the the actual page number, @@ -112,6 +112,33 @@ the pagination link will become. Note that "per_page" is the default query string passed, however can be configured using $config['query_string_segment'] = 'your_string' +$config['reuse_query_string'] = FALSE; +====================================== + +By default your Query String arguments (nothing to do with other +query string options) will be ignored. Setting this config to +TRUE will add existing query string arguments back into the +URL after the URI segment and before the suffix + +:: + + http://example.com/index.php/test/page/20?query=search%term + +This helps you mix together normal :doc:`URI Segments <../general/urls>` +as well as query string arguments, which until 3.0 was not possible. + +$config['prefix'] = ''; +================================== + +A custom prefix added to the path. The prefix value will be right before +the offset segment. + +$config['suffix'] = ''; +================================== + +A custom suffix added to the path. The sufix value will be right after +the offset segment. + *********************** Adding Enclosing Markup *********************** @@ -247,10 +274,30 @@ adding:: $config['display_pages'] = FALSE; -****************************** -Adding a class to every anchor -****************************** +**************************** +Adding attributes to anchors +**************************** + +If you want to add an extra attribute to be added to every link rendered +by the pagination class, you can set them as key/value pairs in the +"attributes" config + +:: + + // Produces: class="myclass" + $config['attributes'] = array('class' => 'myclass'); + +.. note:: Usage of the old method of setting classes via "anchor_class" + is deprecated. + +***************************** +Disabling the "rel" attribute +***************************** + +By default the rel attribute is dynamically generated and appended to +the appropriate anchors. If for some reason you want to turn it off, +you can pass boolean FALSE as a regular attribute + +:: -If you want to add a class attribute to every link rendered by the -pagination class, you can set the config "anchor_class" equal to the -classname you want. + $config['attributes']['rel'] = FALSE;
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/sessions.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/sessions.rst index e8332ee97..dd9e8cbb4 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/sessions.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/sessions.rst @@ -1,29 +1,19 @@ -############# -Session Class -############# +############## +Session Driver +############## The Session class permits you maintain a user's "state" and track their -activity while they browse your site. The Session class stores session -information for each user as serialized (and optionally encrypted) data -in a cookie. It can also store the session data in a database table for -added security, as this permits the session ID in the user's cookie to -be matched against the stored session ID. By default only the cookie is -saved. If you choose to use the database option you'll need to create -the session table as indicated below. - -.. note:: The Session class does **not** utilize native PHP sessions. It - generates its own session data, offering more flexibility for - developers. - -.. note:: Even if you are not using encrypted sessions, you must set - an :doc:`encryption key <./encryption>` in your config file which is used - to aid in preventing session data manipulation. +activity while they browse your site. CodeIgniter offers two default +session drivers: the classic `Cookie Driver`_, and the `Native Driver`_, +which supports usage of the native PHP Session mechanism. In addition, +you may create your own `Custom Drivers`_ to store session data however +you wish, while still taking advantage of the features of the Session class. Initializing a Session ====================== Sessions will typically run globally with each page load, so the session -class must either be :doc:`initialized <../general/libraries>` in your +class must either be :doc:`initialized <../general/drivers>` in your :doc:`controller <../general/controllers>` constructors, or it can be :doc:`auto-loaded <../general/autoloader>` by the system. For the most part the session class will run unattended in the background, so simply @@ -31,22 +21,25 @@ initializing the class will cause it to read, create, and update sessions. To initialize the Session class manually in your controller constructor, -use the $this->load->library function:: +use the $this->load->driver function:: - $this->load->library('session'); + $this->load->driver('session'); Once loaded, the Sessions library object will be available using: $this->session +.. note:: For backward compatibility, the Session class may stil be loaded + using the $this->load->library function, but converting your applications + to use $this->load->driver is strongly recommended. + How do Sessions work? ===================== When a page is loaded, the session class will check to see if valid -session data exists in the user's session cookie. If sessions data does -**not** exist (or if it has expired) a new session will be created and -saved in the cookie. If a session does exist, its information will be -updated and the cookie will be updated. With each update, the -session_id will be regenerated. +session data exists in the user's session. If sessions data does **not** +exist (or if it has expired) a new session will be created and saved. +If a session does exist, its information will be updated. With each update, +the session_id will be regenerated. It's important for you to understand that once initialized, the Session class runs automatically. There is nothing you need to do to cause the @@ -79,19 +72,12 @@ prototype:: 'last_activity' => timestamp ) -If you have the encryption option enabled, the serialized array will be -encrypted before being stored in the cookie, making the data highly -secure and impervious to being read or altered by someone. More info -regarding encryption can be :doc:`found here <encryption>`, although -the Session class will take care of initializing and encrypting the data -automatically. - -Note: Session cookies are only updated every five minutes by default to -reduce processor load. If you repeatedly reload a page you'll notice -that the "last activity" time only updates if five minutes or more has -passed since the last time the cookie was written. This time is -configurable by changing the $config['sess_time_to_update'] line in -your system/config/config.php file. +.. note:: Sessions are only updated every five minutes by default to + reduce processor load. If you repeatedly reload a page you'll notice + that the "last activity" time only updates if five minutes or more has + passed since the last time the cookie was written. This time is + configurable by changing the $config['sess_time_to_update'] line in + your system/config/config.php file. Retrieving Session Data ======================= @@ -106,7 +92,7 @@ fetch. For example, to fetch the session ID you will do this:: $session_id = $this->session->userdata('session_id'); -.. note:: The function returns FALSE (boolean) if the item you are +.. note:: The function returns NULL if the item you are trying to access does not exist. Adding Custom Session Data @@ -117,7 +103,7 @@ to it and it will be stored in the user's cookie. Why would you want to do this? Here's one example: Let's say a particular user logs into your site. Once authenticated, you -could add their username and email address to the session cookie, making +could add their username and email address to the session, making that data globally available to you without having to run a database query when you need it. @@ -144,11 +130,11 @@ supports this syntax. $this->session->set_userdata('some_name', 'some_value'); +If you want to verify that a userdata value exists, call has_userdata(). -.. note:: Cookies can only hold 4KB of data, so be careful not to exceed - the capacity. The encryption process in particular produces a longer - data string than the original so keep careful track of how much data you - are storing. +:: + + $this->session->has_userdata('some_name'); Retrieving All Session Data =========================== @@ -195,8 +181,8 @@ available for the next server request, and are then automatically cleared. These can be very useful, and are typically used for informational or status messages (for example: "record 2 deleted"). -Note: Flash variables are prefaced with "flash\_" so avoid this prefix -in your own session names. +.. note:: Flash variables are prefaced with "flash\_" so avoid this prefix + in your own session names. To add flashdata:: @@ -222,9 +208,162 @@ additional request, you can do so using the keep_flashdata() function. $this->session->keep_flashdata('item'); +Tempdata +======== + +CodeIgniter also supports "tempdata", or session data with a specific +expiration time. After the value expires, or the session expires or is +deleted, the value is automatically removed. + +To add tempdata:: + + $expire = 300; // Expire in 5 minutes + + $this->session->set_tempdata('item', 'value', $expire); + +You can also pass an array to set_tempdata():: + + $tempdata = array('newuser' => TRUE, 'message' => 'Thanks for joining!'); + + $this->session->set_tempdata($tempdata, '', $expire); + +.. note:: If the expiration is omitted or set to 0, the default expiration of + 5 minutes will be used. + +To read a tempdata variable:: + + $this->session->tempdata('item'); + +If you need to remove a tempdata value before it expires, +use unset_tempdata():: + + $this->session->unset_tempdata('item'); + +Destroying a Session +==================== + +To clear the current session:: + + $this->session->sess_destroy(); + +.. note:: This function should be the last one called, and even flash + variables will no longer be available. If you only want some items + destroyed and not all, use unset_userdata(). + +Session Preferences +=================== + +You'll find the following Session related preferences in your +application/config/config.php file: + +=========================== =============== =========================== ========================================================================== +Preference Default Options Description +=========================== =============== =========================== ========================================================================== +**sess_driver** cookie cookie/native/*custom* The initial session driver to load. +**sess_valid_drivers** cookie, native None Additional valid drivers which may be loaded. +**sess_cookie_name** ci_session None The name you want the session cookie saved as (data for Cookie driver or + session ID for Native driver). +**sess_expiration** 7200 None The number of seconds you would like the session to last. The default + value is 2 hours (7200 seconds). If you would like a non-expiring + session set the value to zero: 0 +**sess_expire_on_close** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to cause the session to expire automatically when the browser + window is closed. +**sess_encrypt_cookie** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to encrypt the session data (Cookie driver only). +**sess_use_database** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to save the session data to a database. You must create the + table before enabling this option (Cookie driver only). +**sess_table_name** ci_sessions Any valid SQL table name The name of the session database table (Cookie driver only). +**sess_time_to_update** 300 Time in seconds This options controls how often the session class will regenerate itself + and create a new session id. +**sess_match_ip** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to match the user's IP address when reading the session data. + Note that some ISPs dynamically changes the IP, so if you want a + non-expiring session you will likely set this to FALSE. +**sess_match_useragent** TRUE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to match the User Agent when reading the session data. +=========================== =============== =========================== ========================================================================== + +In addition to the values above, the cookie and native drivers apply the +following configuration values shared by the :doc:`Input <input>` and +:doc:`Security <security>` classes: + +=========================== =============== ========================================================================== +Preference Default Description +=========================== =============== ========================================================================== +**cookie_prefix** '' Set a cookie name prefix in order to avoid name collisions +**cookie_domain** '' The domain for which the session is applicable +**cookie_path** / The path to which the session is applicable +=========================== =============== ========================================================================== + +Session Drivers +=============== + +By default, the `Cookie Driver`_ is loaded when a session is initialized. +However, any valid driver may be selected with the $config['sess_driver'] +line in your config.php file. + +The session driver library comes with the cookie and native drivers +installed, and `Custom Drivers`_ may also be installed by the user. + +Typically, only one driver will be used at a time, but CodeIgniter does +support loading multiple drivers. If a specific valid driver is called, it +will be automatically loaded. Or, an additional driver may be explicitly +loaded by calling load_driver():: + + $this->session->load_driver('native'); + +The Session library keeps track of the most recently selected driver to call +for driver methods. Normally, session class methods are called directly on +the parent class, as illustrated above. However, any methods called through +a specific driver will select that driver before invoking the parent method. + +So, alternation between multiple drivers can be achieved by specifying which +driver to use for each call:: + + $this->session->native->set_userdata('foo', 'bar'); + + $this->session->cookie->userdata('foo'); + + $this->session->native->unset_userdata('foo'); + +Notice in the previous example that the *native* userdata value 'foo' +would be set to 'bar', which would NOT be returned by the call for +the *cookie* userdata 'foo', nor would the *cookie* value be unset by +the call to unset the *native* 'foo' value. The drivers maintain independent +sets of values, regardless of key names. + +A specific driver may also be explicitly selected for use by pursuant +methods with the select_driver() call:: + + $this->session->select_driver('native'); + + $this->session->userdata('item'); // Uses the native driver + +Cookie Driver +------------- + +The Cookie driver stores session information for each user as serialized +(and optionally encrypted) data in a cookie. It can also store the session +data in a database table for added security, as this permits the session ID +in the user's cookie to be matched against the stored session ID. By default +only the cookie is saved. If you choose to use the database option you'll +need to create the session table as indicated below. + +If you have the encryption option enabled, the serialized array will be +encrypted before being stored in the cookie, making the data highly +secure and impervious to being read or altered by someone. More info +regarding encryption can be :doc:`found here <encryption>`, although +the Session class will take care of initializing and encrypting the data +automatically. + +.. note:: Even if you are not using encrypted sessions, you must set + an :doc:`encryption key <./encryption>` in your config file which is used + to aid in preventing session data manipulation. + +.. note:: Cookies can only hold 4KB of data, so be careful not to exceed + the capacity. The encryption process in particular produces a longer + data string than the original so keep careful track of how much data you + are storing. Saving Session Data to a Database -================================= +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ While the session data array stored in the user's cookie contains a Session ID, unless you store session data in a database there is no way @@ -245,7 +384,7 @@ session class:: CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `ci_sessions` ( session_id varchar(40) DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL, - ip_address varchar(16) DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL, + ip_address varchar(45) DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL, user_agent varchar(120) NOT NULL, last_activity int(10) unsigned DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL, user_data text NOT NULL, @@ -267,44 +406,83 @@ session class:: $config['sess_table_name'] = 'ci_sessions'; -.. note:: The Session class has built-in garbage collection which clears +.. note:: The Cookie driver has built-in garbage collection which clears out expired sessions so you do not need to write your own routine to do it. -Destroying a Session -==================== +Native Driver +------------- -To clear the current session:: +The Native driver relies on native PHP sessions to store data in the +$_SESSION superglobal array. All stored values continue to be available +through $_SESSION, but flash- and temp- data items carry special prefixes. - $this->session->sess_destroy(); +Custom Drivers +-------------- -.. note:: This function should be the last one called, and even flash - variables will no longer be available. If you only want some items - destroyed and not all, use unset_userdata(). +You may also :doc:`create your own <../general/creating_drivers>` custom +session drivers. A session driver basically manages an array of name/value +pairs with some sort of storage mechanism. -Session Preferences -=================== +To make a new driver, extend CI_Session_driver. Overload the initialize() +method and read or create session data. Then implement a save handler to +write changed data to storage (sess_save), a destroy handler to remove +deleted data (sess_destroy), a regenerate handler to make a new session ID +(sess_regenerate), and an access handler to expose the data (get_userdata). +Your initial class might look like:: -You'll find the following Session related preferences in your -application/config/config.php file: + class CI_Session_custom extends CI_Session_driver { + protected function initialize() + { + // Read existing session data or create a new one + } + + public function sess_save() + { + // Save current data to storage + } + + public function sess_destroy() + { + // Destroy the current session and clean up storage + } + + public function sess_regenerate() + { + // Create new session ID + } + + public function &get_userdata() + { + // Return a reference to your userdata array + } + } + +Notice that get_userdata() returns a reference so the parent library is +accessing the same array the driver object is using. This saves memory +and avoids synchronization issues during usage. + +Put your driver in the libraries/Session/drivers folder anywhere in your +package paths. This includes the application directory, the system directory, +or any path you add with $CI->load->add_package_path(). Your driver must be +named CI_Session_<name>, and your filename must be Session_<name>.php, +preferably also capitalized, such as:: + + CI_Session_foo in libraries/Session/drivers/Session_foo.php + +Then specify the driver by setting 'sess_driver' in your config.php file or as a +parameter when loading the CI_Session object:: + + $config['sess_driver'] = 'foo'; + +OR:: + + $CI->load->driver('session', array('sess_driver' => 'foo')); + +The driver specified by 'sess_driver' is automatically included as a valid +driver. However, if you want to make a custom driver available as an option +without making it the initially loaded driver, set 'sess_valid_drivers' in +your config.php file to an array including your driver name:: + + $config['sess_valid_drivers'] = array('sess_driver'); -=========================== =============== =========================== ========================================================================== -Preference Default Options Description -=========================== =============== =========================== ========================================================================== -**sess_cookie_name** ci_session None The name you want the session cookie saved as. -**sess_expiration** 7200 None The number of seconds you would like the session to last. The default - value is 2 hours (7200 seconds). If you would like a non-expiring - session set the value to zero: 0 -**sess_expire_on_close** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to cause the session to expire automatically when the browser - window is closed. -**sess_encrypt_cookie** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to encrypt the session data. -**sess_use_database** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to save the session data to a database. You must create the - table before enabling this option. -**sess_table_name** ci_sessions Any valid SQL table name The name of the session database table. -**sess_time_to_update** 300 Time in seconds This options controls how often the session class will regenerate itself - and create a new session id. -**sess_match_ip** FALSE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to match the user's IP address when reading the session data. - Note that some ISPs dynamically changes the IP, so if you want a - non-expiring session you will likely set this to FALSE. -**sess_match_useragent** TRUE TRUE/FALSE (boolean) Whether to match the User Agent when reading the session data. -=========================== =============== =========================== ==========================================================================
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/trackback.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/trackback.rst index 07b2b2177..f9e0df882 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/trackback.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/trackback.rst @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ store them. Here is a basic prototype for such a table:: excerpt text NOT NULL, blog_name varchar(100) NOT NULL, tb_date int(10) NOT NULL, - ip_address varchar(16) NOT NULL, + ip_address varchar(45) NOT NULL, PRIMARY KEY `tb_id` (`tb_id`), KEY `entry_id` (`entry_id`) ); diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/uri.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/uri.rst index ee60b77d7..bb959b002 100644 --- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/uri.rst +++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/uri.rst @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ The segment numbers would be this: #. metro #. crime_is_up -By default the function returns FALSE (boolean) if the segment does not +By default the function returns NULL if the segment does not exist. There is an optional second parameter that permits you to set your own default value if the segment is missing. For example, this would tell the function to return the number zero in the event of @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ full URL:: The function would return this:: - /news/local/345 + news/local/345 $this->uri->ruri_string() ========================== |