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-rw-r--r--user_guide_src/source/changelog.rst1
-rw-r--r--user_guide_src/source/database/configuration.rst3
-rw-r--r--user_guide_src/source/database/forge.rst149
-rw-r--r--user_guide_src/source/database/query_builder.rst230
-rw-r--r--user_guide_src/source/database/utilities.rst126
-rw-r--r--user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst40
6 files changed, 427 insertions, 122 deletions
diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/changelog.rst b/user_guide_src/source/changelog.rst
index 242881c99..f01ff8a5d 100644
--- a/user_guide_src/source/changelog.rst
+++ b/user_guide_src/source/changelog.rst
@@ -473,6 +473,7 @@ Release Date: Not Released
- Changed default value of the ``$xss_clean`` parameter to NULL for all methods that utilize it, the default value is now determined by the ``$config['global_xss_filtering']`` setting.
- Added method ``post_get()`` and changed ``get_post()`` to search in GET data first. Both methods' names now properly match their GET/POST data search priorities.
- Changed method ``_fetch_from_array()`` to parse array notation in field name.
+ - Changed method ``_fetch_from_array()`` to allow retrieving multiple fields at once.
- Added an option for ``_clean_input_keys()`` to return FALSE instead of terminating the whole script.
- Deprecated the ``is_cli_request()`` method, it is now an alias for the new :func:`is_cli()` common function.
- Added an ``$xss_clean`` parameter to method ``user_agent()`` and removed the ``$user_agent`` property.
diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/database/configuration.rst b/user_guide_src/source/database/configuration.rst
index 34cefffbd..9f52ad2a2 100644
--- a/user_guide_src/source/database/configuration.rst
+++ b/user_guide_src/source/database/configuration.rst
@@ -141,7 +141,8 @@ Query Builder
The :doc:`Query Builder Class <query_builder>` is globally enabled or
disabled by setting the $query_builder variable in the database
-configuration file to TRUE/FALSE (boolean). If you are not using the
+configuration file to TRUE/FALSE (boolean). The default setting is TRUE.
+If you are not using the
query builder class, setting it to FALSE will utilize fewer resources
when the database classes are initialized.
diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/database/forge.rst b/user_guide_src/source/database/forge.rst
index 48642ad7e..371397d26 100644
--- a/user_guide_src/source/database/forge.rst
+++ b/user_guide_src/source/database/forge.rst
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ The Database Forge Class contains methods that help you manage your
database.
.. contents:: Table of Contents
+ :depth: 3
****************************
Initializing the Forge Class
@@ -35,8 +36,11 @@ object::
$this->dbforge->some_method();
-$this->dbforge->create_database('db_name')
-==========================================
+*******************************
+Creating and Dropping Databases
+*******************************
+
+**$this->dbforge->create_database('db_name')**
Permits you to create the database specified in the first parameter.
Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
@@ -46,8 +50,7 @@ Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
echo 'Database created!';
}
-$this->dbforge->drop_database('db_name')
-==========================================
+**$this->dbforge->drop_database('db_name')**
Permits you to drop the database specified in the first parameter.
Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
@@ -57,6 +60,7 @@ Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
echo 'Database deleted!';
}
+
****************************
Creating and Dropping Tables
****************************
@@ -123,11 +127,11 @@ After the fields have been defined, they can be added using
``$this->dbforge->add_field($fields);`` followed by a call to the
``create_table()`` method.
-$this->dbforge->add_field()
----------------------------
+**$this->dbforge->add_field()**
The add fields method will accept the above array.
+
Passing strings as fields
-------------------------
@@ -181,6 +185,7 @@ below is for MySQL.
// gives KEY `blog_name_blog_label` (`blog_name`, `blog_label`)
+
Creating a table
================
@@ -211,6 +216,7 @@ You could also pass optional table attributes, such as MySQL's ``ENGINE``::
``create_table()`` will always add them with your configured *char_set*
and *dbcollat* values, as long as they are not empty (MySQL only).
+
Dropping a table
================
@@ -224,6 +230,7 @@ Execute a DROP TABLE statement and optionally add an IF EXISTS clause.
// Produces: DROP TABLE IF EXISTS table_name
$this->dbforge->drop_table('table_name');
+
Renaming a table
================
@@ -235,12 +242,15 @@ Executes a TABLE rename
// gives ALTER TABLE old_table_name RENAME TO new_table_name
+
****************
Modifying Tables
****************
-$this->dbforge->add_column()
-============================
+Adding a Column to a Table
+==========================
+
+**$this->dbforge->add_column()**
The ``add_column()`` method is used to modify an existing table. It
accepts the same field array as above, and can be used for an unlimited
@@ -269,8 +279,11 @@ Examples::
'preferences' => array('type' => 'TEXT', 'first' => TRUE)
);
-$this->dbforge->drop_column()
-=============================
+
+Dropping a Column From a Table
+==============================
+
+**$this->dbforge->drop_column()**
Used to remove a column from a table.
@@ -279,8 +292,11 @@ Used to remove a column from a table.
$this->dbforge->drop_column('table_name', 'column_to_drop');
-$this->dbforge->modify_column()
-===============================
+
+Modifying a Column in a Table
+=============================
+
+**$this->dbforge->modify_column()**
The usage of this method is identical to ``add_column()``, except it
alters an existing column rather than adding a new one. In order to
@@ -295,4 +311,111 @@ change the name you can add a "name" key into the field defining array.
),
);
$this->dbforge->modify_column('table_name', $fields);
- // gives ALTER TABLE table_name CHANGE old_name new_name TEXT \ No newline at end of file
+ // gives ALTER TABLE table_name CHANGE old_name new_name TEXT
+
+
+***************
+Class Reference
+***************
+
+.. class:: DB_forge
+
+ .. method:: __construct(&$db)
+
+ :param object $db: Database object
+ :returns: DB_forge object for the specified database
+ :rtype: DB_forge
+
+ Initializes a database forge.
+
+ .. method:: add_column($table = '', $field = array(), $_after = NULL)
+
+ :param string $table: Table name
+ :param array $field: Column definitions
+ :param string $_after: Column for AFTER clause (deprecated)
+ :returns: TRUE on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: boolean
+
+ Add a column to a table. Usage: See `Adding a Column to a Table`_.
+
+ .. method:: add_field($field = '')
+
+ :param array $field: Field to add
+ :returns: DB_forge instance
+ :rtype: object
+
+ Add a field to the set that will be used to create a table. Usage: See `Adding fields`_.
+
+ .. method:: add_key($key = '', $primary = FALSE)
+
+ :param array $key: Name of a key field
+ :param boolean $primary: TRUE if this key is to be a primary key
+ :returns: DB_forge instance
+ :rtype: object
+
+ Specify a key field to be used to create a table. Usage: See `Adding Keys`_.
+
+ .. method:: create_database($db_name)
+
+ :param string $db_name: Name of the database to create
+ :returns: TRUE on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: boolean
+
+ Create a new database. Usage: See `Creating and Dropping Databases`_.
+
+ .. method:: create_table($table = '', $if_not_exists = FALSE, array $attributes = array())
+
+ :param string $table: Name of the table to create
+ :param string $if_not_exists: TRUE to add an 'IF NOT EXISTS' clause
+ :param string $attributes: Associative array of table attributes
+ :returns: DB_driver on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: mixed
+
+ Create a new table. Usage: See `Creating a table`_.
+
+ .. method:: drop_column($table = '', $column_name = '')
+
+ :param string $table: Table name
+ :param array $column_name: Column to drop
+ :returns: DB_driver on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: mixed
+
+ Drop a column from a table. Usage: See `Dropping a Column From a Table`_.
+
+ .. method:: drop_database($db_name)
+
+ :param string $db_name: Name of the database to drop
+ :returns: TRUE on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: boolean
+
+ Drop a database. Usage: See `Creating and Dropping Databases`_.
+
+ .. method:: drop_table($table_name, $if_exists = FALSE)
+
+ :param string $table: Name of the table to create
+ :param string $if_exists: TRUE to add an 'IF EXISTS' clause
+ :returns: DB_driver on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: mixed
+
+ Drop a table. Usage: See `Dropping a table`_.
+
+ .. method:: modify_column($table = '', $field = array())
+
+ :param string $table: Table name
+ :param array $field: Column definitions
+ :returns: TRUE on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: boolean
+
+ Modify a column in a table. Usage: See `Modifying a Column in a Table`_.
+
+ .. method:: rename_table($table_name, $new_table_name)
+
+ :param string $table: Name of the table
+ :param string $new_table_name: New name of the table
+ :returns: DB_driver on success, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: mixed
+
+ Rename a table. Usage: See `Renaming a table`_.
+
+
+
diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/database/query_builder.rst b/user_guide_src/source/database/query_builder.rst
index 5bfdfdb52..3203ff103 100644
--- a/user_guide_src/source/database/query_builder.rst
+++ b/user_guide_src/source/database/query_builder.rst
@@ -19,7 +19,9 @@ system.
class in your database config file, allowing the core database library
and adapter to utilize fewer resources.
-.. contents:: Page Contents
+.. contents::
+ :local:
+ :depth: 1
**************
Selecting Data
@@ -28,7 +30,7 @@ Selecting Data
The following functions allow you to build SQL **SELECT** statements.
$this->db->get()
-================
+----------------
Runs the selection query and returns the result. Can be used by itself
to retrieve all records from a table::
@@ -39,7 +41,8 @@ The second and third parameters enable you to set a limit and offset
clause::
$query = $this->db->get('mytable', 10, 20);
- // Produces: SELECT * FROM mytable LIMIT 20, 10 (in MySQL. Other databases have slightly different syntax)
+ // Produces: SELECT * FROM mytable LIMIT 20, 10
+ // (in MySQL. Other databases have slightly different syntax)
You'll notice that the above function is assigned to a variable named
$query, which can be used to show the results::
@@ -54,10 +57,13 @@ $query, which can be used to show the results::
Please visit the :doc:`result functions <results>` page for a full
discussion regarding result generation.
+:returns: DB_Result for a successful "read",
+ TRUE for a successful "write", FALSE if an error
+
$this->db->get_compiled_select()
-================================
+--------------------------------
-Compiles the selection query just like `$this->db->get()`_ but does not *run*
+Compiles the selection query just like **$this->db->get()** but does not *run*
the query. This method simply returns the SQL query as a string.
Example::
@@ -79,14 +85,15 @@ will be reset (by default it will be reset, just like when using `$this->db->get
// Produces string: SELECT title, content, date FROM mytable LIMIT 20, 10
The key thing to notice in the above example is that the second query did not
-utilize `$this->db->from()`_ and did not pass a table name into the first
+utilize **$this->db->from()** and did not pass a table name into the first
parameter. The reason for this outcome is because the query has not been
-executed using `$this->db->get()`_ which resets values or reset directly
-using `$this->db->reset_query()`_.
+executed using **$this->db->get()** which resets values or reset directly
+using **$this->db->reset_query()**.
+:returns: The SQL select string
$this->db->get_where()
-======================
+----------------------
Identical to the above function except that it permits you to add a
"where" clause in the second parameter, instead of using the db->where()
@@ -98,8 +105,11 @@ Please read the about the where function below for more information.
.. note:: get_where() was formerly known as getwhere(), which has been removed
+:returns: DB_Result for a successful "read",
+ TRUE for a successful "write", FALSE if an error
+
$this->db->select()
-===================
+-------------------
Permits you to write the SELECT portion of your query::
@@ -119,9 +129,10 @@ with backticks. This is useful if you need a compound select statement.
$this->db->select('(SELECT SUM(payments.amount) FROM payments WHERE payments.invoice_id=4') AS amount_paid', FALSE);
$query = $this->db->get('mytable');
+:returns: The query builder object
$this->db->select_max()
-=======================
+-----------------------
Writes a "SELECT MAX(field)" portion for your query. You can optionally
include a second parameter to rename the resulting field.
@@ -135,8 +146,7 @@ include a second parameter to rename the resulting field.
$query = $this->db->get('members'); // Produces: SELECT MAX(age) as member_age FROM members
-$this->db->select_min()
-=======================
+**$this->db->select_min()**
Writes a "SELECT MIN(field)" portion for your query. As with
select_max(), You can optionally include a second parameter to rename
@@ -148,8 +158,7 @@ the resulting field.
$query = $this->db->get('members'); // Produces: SELECT MIN(age) as age FROM members
-$this->db->select_avg()
-=======================
+**$this->db->select_avg()**
Writes a "SELECT AVG(field)" portion for your query. As with
select_max(), You can optionally include a second parameter to rename
@@ -161,8 +170,7 @@ the resulting field.
$query = $this->db->get('members'); // Produces: SELECT AVG(age) as age FROM members
-$this->db->select_sum()
-=======================
+**$this->db->select_sum()**
Writes a "SELECT SUM(field)" portion for your query. As with
select_max(), You can optionally include a second parameter to rename
@@ -173,9 +181,11 @@ the resulting field.
$this->db->select_sum('age');
$query = $this->db->get('members'); // Produces: SELECT SUM(age) as age FROM members
+:returns: The query builder object
+
$this->db->from()
-=================
+-----------------
Permits you to write the FROM portion of your query::
@@ -186,8 +196,10 @@ Permits you to write the FROM portion of your query::
.. note:: As shown earlier, the FROM portion of your query can be specified
in the $this->db->get() function, so use whichever method you prefer.
+:returns: The query builder object
+
$this->db->join()
-=================
+-----------------
Permits you to write the JOIN portion of your query::
@@ -211,8 +223,14 @@ outer, and right outer.
$this->db->join('comments', 'comments.id = blogs.id', 'left');
// Produces: LEFT JOIN comments ON comments.id = blogs.id
+:returns: The query builder object
+
+*************************
+Looking for Specific Data
+*************************
+
$this->db->where()
-==================
+------------------
This function enables you to set **WHERE** clauses using one of four
methods:
@@ -277,9 +295,7 @@ with backticks.
$this->db->where('MATCH (field) AGAINST ("value")', NULL, FALSE);
-
-$this->db->or_where()
-=====================
+**$this->db->or_where()**
This function is identical to the one above, except that multiple
instances are joined by OR::
@@ -290,8 +306,10 @@ instances are joined by OR::
.. note:: or_where() was formerly known as orwhere(), which has been
removed.
+:returns: The query builder object
+
$this->db->where_in()
-=====================
+---------------------
Generates a WHERE field IN ('item', 'item') SQL query joined with AND if
appropriate
@@ -303,8 +321,7 @@ appropriate
// Produces: WHERE username IN ('Frank', 'Todd', 'James')
-$this->db->or_where_in()
-========================
+**$this->db->or_where_in()**
Generates a WHERE field IN ('item', 'item') SQL query joined with OR if
appropriate
@@ -315,9 +332,10 @@ appropriate
$this->db->or_where_in('username', $names);
// Produces: OR username IN ('Frank', 'Todd', 'James')
+:returns: The query builder object
$this->db->where_not_in()
-=========================
+-------------------------
Generates a WHERE field NOT IN ('item', 'item') SQL query joined with
AND if appropriate
@@ -329,8 +347,7 @@ AND if appropriate
// Produces: WHERE username NOT IN ('Frank', 'Todd', 'James')
-$this->db->or_where_not_in()
-============================
+**$this->db->or_where_not_in()**
Generates a WHERE field NOT IN ('item', 'item') SQL query joined with OR
if appropriate
@@ -341,9 +358,15 @@ if appropriate
$this->db->or_where_not_in('username', $names);
// Produces: OR username NOT IN ('Frank', 'Todd', 'James')
+:returns: The query builder object
+
+
+************************
+Looking for Similar Data
+************************
$this->db->like()
-=================
+-----------------
This method enables you to generate **LIKE** clauses, useful for doing
searches.
@@ -383,8 +406,7 @@ searches.
// WHERE `title` LIKE '%match%' ESCAPE '!' AND `page1` LIKE '%match%' ESCAPE '!' AND `page2` LIKE '%match%' ESCAPE '!'
-$this->db->or_like()
-====================
+**$this->db->or_like()**
This method is identical to the one above, except that multiple
instances are joined by OR::
@@ -394,16 +416,14 @@ instances are joined by OR::
.. note:: ``or_like()`` was formerly known as ``orlike()``, which has been removed.
-$this->db->not_like()
-=====================
+**$this->db->not_like()**
This method is identical to ``like()``, except that it generates
NOT LIKE statements::
$this->db->not_like('title', 'match'); // WHERE `title` NOT LIKE '%match% ESCAPE '!'
-$this->db->or_not_like()
-========================
+**$this->db->or_not_like()**
This method is identical to ``not_like()``, except that multiple
instances are joined by OR::
@@ -412,8 +432,10 @@ instances are joined by OR::
$this->db->or_not_like('body', 'match');
// WHERE `title` LIKE '%match% OR `body` NOT LIKE '%match%' ESCAPE '!'
+:returns: The query builder object
+
$this->db->group_by()
-=====================
+---------------------
Permits you to write the GROUP BY portion of your query::
@@ -426,8 +448,10 @@ You can also pass an array of multiple values as well::
.. note:: group_by() was formerly known as groupby(), which has been
removed.
+:returns: The query builder object
+
$this->db->distinct()
-=====================
+---------------------
Adds the "DISTINCT" keyword to a query
@@ -436,9 +460,10 @@ Adds the "DISTINCT" keyword to a query
$this->db->distinct();
$this->db->get('table'); // Produces: SELECT DISTINCT * FROM table
+:returns: The query builder object
$this->db->having()
-===================
+-------------------
Permits you to write the HAVING portion of your query. There are 2
possible syntaxes, 1 argument or 2::
@@ -462,13 +487,18 @@ setting it to FALSE.
$this->db->having('user_id', 45, FALSE); // Produces: HAVING user_id = 45
-$this->db->or_having()
-======================
+**$this->db->or_having()**
Identical to having(), only separates multiple clauses with "OR".
+:returns: The query builder object
+
+****************
+Ordering results
+****************
+
$this->db->order_by()
-=====================
+---------------------
Lets you set an ORDER BY clause.
@@ -512,8 +542,14 @@ be ignored, unless you specify a numeric seed value.
.. note:: Random ordering is not currently supported in Oracle and
will default to ASC instead.
+:returns: The query builder object
+
+****************************
+Limiting or Counting Results
+****************************
+
$this->db->limit()
-==================
+------------------
Lets you limit the number of rows you would like returned by the query::
@@ -525,8 +561,10 @@ The second parameter lets you set a result offset.
$this->db->limit(10, 20); // Produces: LIMIT 20, 10 (in MySQL. Other databases have slightly different syntax)
+:returns: The query builder object
+
$this->db->count_all_results()
-==============================
+------------------------------
Permits you to determine the number of rows in a particular Active
Record query. Queries will accept Query Builder restrictors such as
@@ -537,14 +575,18 @@ where(), or_where(), like(), or_like(), etc. Example::
$this->db->from('my_table');
echo $this->db->count_all_results(); // Produces an integer, like 17
+:returns: Count of all the records returned by a query
+
$this->db->count_all()
-======================
+----------------------
Permits you to determine the number of rows in a particular table.
Submit the table name in the first parameter. Example::
echo $this->db->count_all('my_table'); // Produces an integer, like 25
+:returns: Count of all the records in the specified table
+
**************
Query grouping
**************
@@ -568,37 +610,34 @@ you to create queries with complex WHERE clauses. Nested groups are supported. E
.. note:: groups need to be balanced, make sure every group_start() is matched by a group_end().
-$this->db->group_start()
-========================
+**$this->db->group_start()**
Starts a new group by adding an opening parenthesis to the WHERE clause of the query.
-$this->db->or_group_start()
-===========================
+**$this->db->or_group_start()**
Starts a new group by adding an opening parenthesis to the WHERE clause of the query, prefixing it with 'OR'.
-$this->db->not_group_start()
-============================
+**$this->db->not_group_start()**
Starts a new group by adding an opening parenthesis to the WHERE clause of the query, prefixing it with 'NOT'.
-$this->db->or_not_group_start()
-===============================
+**$this->db->or_not_group_start()**
Starts a new group by adding an opening parenthesis to the WHERE clause of the query, prefixing it with 'OR NOT'.
-$this->db->group_end()
-======================
+**$this->db->group_end()**
Ends the current group by adding an closing parenthesis to the WHERE clause of the query.
+:returns: The query builder object
+
**************
Inserting Data
**************
$this->db->insert()
-===================
+-------------------
Generates an insert string based on the data you supply, and runs the
query. You can either pass an **array** or an **object** to the
@@ -635,8 +674,11 @@ object.
.. note:: All values are escaped automatically producing safer queries.
+:returns: DB_Query on success, FALSE on failure
+
$this->db->get_compiled_insert()
-================================
+--------------------------------
+
Compiles the insertion query just like `$this->db->insert()`_ but does not
*run* the query. This method simply returns the SQL query as a string.
@@ -672,8 +714,10 @@ using `$this->db->insert()` which resets values or reset directly using
.. note:: This method doesn't work for batched inserts.
+:returns: The SQL insert string
+
$this->db->insert_batch()
-=========================
+-------------------------
Generates an insert string based on the data you supply, and runs the
query. You can either pass an **array** or an **object** to the
@@ -700,8 +744,14 @@ associative array of values.
.. note:: All values are escaped automatically producing safer queries.
+:returns: Count of the number of records inserted on success, FALSE on failure
+
+*************
+Updating Data
+*************
+
$this->db->replace()
-====================
+--------------------
This method executes a REPLACE statement, which is basically the SQL
standard for (optional) DELETE + INSERT, using *PRIMARY* and *UNIQUE*
@@ -729,8 +779,10 @@ will be deleted with our new row data replacing it.
Usage of the ``set()`` method is also allowed and all fields are
automatically escaped, just like with ``insert()``.
+:returns: DB_query object on success, FALSE on failure
+
$this->db->set()
-================
+----------------
This function enables you to set values for inserts or updates.
@@ -788,12 +840,10 @@ Or an object::
$this->db->set($object);
$this->db->insert('mytable');
-*************
-Updating Data
-*************
+:returns: The query builder object
$this->db->update()
-===================
+-------------------
Generates an update string and runs the query based on the data you
supply. You can pass an **array** or an **object** to the function. Here
@@ -839,9 +889,10 @@ Or as an array::
You may also use the $this->db->set() function described above when
performing updates.
+:returns: DB_query object on success, FALSE on failure
$this->db->update_batch()
-=========================
+-------------------------
Generates an update string based on the data you supply, and runs the query.
You can either pass an **array** or an **object** to the function.
@@ -882,8 +933,10 @@ array of values, the third parameter is the where key.
due to the very nature of how it works. Instead, ``update_batch()``
returns the number of rows affected.
+:returns: Count of the number of records affected on success, FALSE on failure
+
$this->db->get_compiled_update()
-================================
+--------------------------------
This works exactly the same way as ``$this->db->get_compiled_insert()`` except
that it produces an UPDATE SQL string instead of an INSERT SQL string.
@@ -892,12 +945,14 @@ For more information view documentation for `$this->db->get_compiled_insert()`.
.. note:: This method doesn't work for batched updates.
+:returns: The SQL update string
+
*************
Deleting Data
*************
$this->db->delete()
-===================
+-------------------
Generates a delete SQL string and runs the query.
@@ -930,17 +985,21 @@ delete data from more than 1 table.
If you want to delete all data from a table, you can use the truncate()
function, or empty_table().
+:returns: DB_Query on success, FALSE on failure
+
$this->db->empty_table()
-========================
+------------------------
Generates a delete SQL string and runs the
query.::
$this->db->empty_table('mytable'); // Produces: DELETE FROM mytable
+:returns: DB_Query on success, FALSE on failure
+
$this->db->truncate()
-=====================
+---------------------
Generates a truncate SQL string and runs the query.
@@ -959,13 +1018,20 @@ Generates a truncate SQL string and runs the query.
.. note:: If the TRUNCATE command isn't available, truncate() will
execute as "DELETE FROM table".
+:returns: DB_Query on success, FALSE on failure
+
$this->db->get_compiled_delete()
-================================
+--------------------------------
+
This works exactly the same way as ``$this->db->get_compiled_insert()`` except
that it produces a DELETE SQL string instead of an INSERT SQL string.
For more information view documentation for `$this->db->get_compiled_insert()`_.
+:returns: The SQL delete string
+
+
+
***************
Method Chaining
***************
@@ -994,23 +1060,25 @@ Cached calls are cumulative. If you make 2 cached select() calls, and
then 2 uncached select() calls, this will result in 4 select() calls.
There are three Caching functions available:
-$this->db->start_cache()
-========================
+**$this->db->start_cache()**
This function must be called to begin caching. All Query Builder queries
of the correct type (see below for supported queries) are stored for
later use.
-$this->db->stop_cache()
-=======================
+**$this->db->stop_cache()**
This function can be called to stop caching.
-$this->db->flush_cache()
-========================
+**$this->db->flush_cache()**
This function deletes all items from the Query Builder cache.
+:returns: void
+
+An example of caching
+---------------------
+
Here's a usage example::
$this->db->start_cache();
@@ -1033,8 +1101,12 @@ Here's a usage example::
where, like, group_by, having, order_by, set
+***********************
+Resetting Query Builder
+***********************
+
$this->db->reset_query()
-========================
+------------------------
Resetting Query Builder allows you to start fresh with your query without
executing it first using a method like $this->db->get() or $this->db->insert().
@@ -1063,4 +1135,6 @@ run the query::
.. note:: Double calls to ``get_compiled_select()`` while you're using the
Query Builder Caching functionality and NOT resetting your queries
will results in the cache being merged twice. That in turn will
- i.e. if you're caching a ``select()`` - select the same field twice. \ No newline at end of file
+ i.e. if you're caching a ``select()`` - select the same field twice.
+
+:returns: void
diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/database/utilities.rst b/user_guide_src/source/database/utilities.rst
index bd40cdadd..d15cef06d 100644
--- a/user_guide_src/source/database/utilities.rst
+++ b/user_guide_src/source/database/utilities.rst
@@ -5,15 +5,14 @@ Database Utility Class
The Database Utility Class contains methods that help you manage your
database.
-.. contents:: Table of Contents
+.. contents::
+ :local:
+ :depth: 2
-******************
-Function Reference
-******************
-
+******************************
Initializing the Utility Class
-==============================
+******************************
.. important:: In order to initialize the Utility class, your database
driver must already be running, since the utilities class relies on it.
@@ -39,7 +38,11 @@ object::
$this->dbutil->some_method()
-$this->dbutil->list_databases();
+****************************
+Using the Database Utilities
+****************************
+
+Retrieve list of database names
================================
Returns an array of database names::
@@ -51,8 +54,9 @@ Returns an array of database names::
echo $db;
}
-$this->dbutil->database_exists();
-=================================
+
+Determine If a Database Exists
+==============================
Sometimes it's helpful to know whether a particular database exists.
Returns a boolean TRUE/FALSE. Usage example::
@@ -65,8 +69,8 @@ Returns a boolean TRUE/FALSE. Usage example::
.. note:: Replace *database_name* with the name of the table you are
looking for. This method is case sensitive.
-$this->dbutil->optimize_table('table_name');
-============================================
+Optimize a Table
+================
Permits you to optimize a table using the table name specified in the
first parameter. Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
@@ -79,8 +83,8 @@ first parameter. Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
.. note:: Not all database platforms support table optimization. It is
mostly for use with MySQL.
-$this->dbutil->repair_table('table_name');
-==========================================
+Repair a Table
+==============
Permits you to repair a table using the table name specified in the
first parameter. Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
@@ -92,8 +96,8 @@ first parameter. Returns TRUE/FALSE based on success or failure::
.. note:: Not all database platforms support table repairs.
-$this->dbutil->optimize_database();
-====================================
+Optimize a Database
+===================
Permits you to optimize the database your DB class is currently
connected to. Returns an array containing the DB status messages or
@@ -111,8 +115,8 @@ FALSE on failure.
.. note:: Not all database platforms support table optimization. It
it is mostly for use with MySQL.
-$this->dbutil->csv_from_result($db_result);
-===========================================
+Export a Query Result as a CSV File
+===================================
Permits you to generate a CSV file from a query result. The first
parameter of the method must contain the result object from your
@@ -139,8 +143,8 @@ is used as the enclosure. Example::
simply creates the CSV layout. If you need to write the file
use the :doc:`File Helper <../helpers/file_helper>`.
-$this->dbutil->xml_from_result($db_result);
-===========================================
+Export a Query Result as an XML Document
+========================================
Permits you to generate an XML file from a query result. The first
parameter expects a query result object, the second may contain an
@@ -163,8 +167,12 @@ optional array of config parameters. Example::
simply creates the XML layout. If you need to write the file
use the :doc:`File Helper <../helpers/file_helper>`.
-$this->dbutil->backup();
-========================
+********************
+Backup Your Database
+********************
+
+Database Backup Notes
+=====================
Permits you to backup your full database or individual tables. The
backup data can be compressed in either Zip or Gzip format.
@@ -182,7 +190,7 @@ backup data can be compressed in either Zip or Gzip format.
have root privileges.
Usage Example
--------------
+=============
::
@@ -201,7 +209,7 @@ Usage Example
force_download('mybackup.gz', $backup);
Setting Backup Preferences
---------------------------
+==========================
Backup preferences are set by submitting an array of values to the first
parameter of the ``backup()`` method. Example::
@@ -219,7 +227,7 @@ parameter of the ``backup()`` method. Example::
$this->dbutil->backup($prefs);
Description of Backup Preferences
----------------------------------
+=================================
======================= ======================= ======================= ========================================================================
Preference Default Value Options Description
@@ -234,4 +242,72 @@ Preference Default Value Options Descript
**add_insert** TRUE TRUE/FALSE Whether to include INSERT statements in your SQL export file.
**newline** "\\n" "\\n", "\\r", "\\r\\n" Type of newline to use in your SQL export file.
**foreign_key_checks** TRUE TRUE/FALSE Whether output should keep foreign key checks enabled.
-======================= ======================= ======================= ======================================================================== \ No newline at end of file
+======================= ======================= ======================= ========================================================================
+
+***************
+Class Reference
+***************
+
+.. class:: DB_utility
+
+ .. method:: backup($params)
+
+ :param array $params: associative array of backup preferences
+ :returns: void
+ :rtype: void
+
+ Perform a database backup, per user preferences
+
+ .. method:: csv_from_results($query, $delim = ',', $newline = "\n", $enclosure = '"')
+
+ :param object $query: DB_result with data to backup
+ :param string $delim: Delimniter character for the CSV file, default is ','
+ :param string $newline: Character to use for newlines, default is "\n"
+ :param string $enclosure: Delimiter used for enclosure, default is '"'
+ :returns: The generated CSV file as a string
+ :rtype: string
+
+ .. method:: database_exists($database_name)
+
+ :param string $database_name: name of the database to check for
+ :returns: TRUE if the database exists, FALSE otherwise
+ :rtype: boolean
+
+ Check for the existence of a database
+
+ .. method:: list_databases()
+
+ :returns: Array of database names found
+ :rtype: array
+
+ Retrieve all the database names
+
+ .. method:: optimize_database()
+
+ :returns: Array of optimization messages, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: array
+
+ Optimizes a database
+
+ .. method:: optimize_table($table_name)
+
+ :param string $table_name: Name of the table to optimize
+ :returns: Array of optimization messages, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: array
+
+ Optimizes a database table
+
+ .. method:: repair_table($table_name)
+
+ :param string $table_name: Name of the table to repair
+ :returns: Array of repair messages, FALSE on failure
+ :rtype: array
+
+ Repairs a database table
+
+ .. method:: xml_from_results($query, $params)
+
+ :param object $query: DB_result with data to backup
+ :param array $params: Associative array of preferences
+ :returns: The generated XML document as a string
+ :rtype: string
diff --git a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst
index f9dbf1686..112347129 100644
--- a/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst
+++ b/user_guide_src/source/libraries/input.rst
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Class Reference
.. method:: post([$index = NULL[, $xss_clean = NULL]])
- :param string $index: POST parameter name
+ :param mixed $index: POST parameter name
:param bool $xss_clean: Whether to apply XSS filtering
:returns: $_POST if no parameters supplied, otherwise the POST value if found or NULL if not
:rtype: mixed
@@ -136,10 +136,20 @@ Class Reference
$this->input->post(NULL, TRUE); // returns all POST items with XSS filter
$this->input->post(NULL, FALSE); // returns all POST items without XSS filter
+
+ To return an array of multiple POST parameters, pass all the required keys
+ as an array.
+ ::
+ $this->input->post(array('field1', 'field2'));
+
+ Same rule applied here, to retrive the parameters with XSS filtering enabled, set the
+ second parameter to boolean TRUE.
+ ::
+ $this->input->post(array('field1', 'field2'), TRUE);
.. method:: get([$index = NULL[, $xss_clean = NULL]])
- :param string $index: GET parameter name
+ :param mixed $index: GET parameter name
:param bool $xss_clean: Whether to apply XSS filtering
:returns: $_GET if no parameters supplied, otherwise the GET value if found or NULL if not
:rtype: mixed
@@ -157,6 +167,16 @@ Class Reference
$this->input->get(NULL, TRUE); // returns all GET items with XSS filter
$this->input->get(NULL, FALSE); // returns all GET items without XSS filtering
+
+ To return an array of multiple GET parameters, pass all the required keys
+ as an array.
+ ::
+ $this->input->get(array('field1', 'field2'));
+
+ Same rule applied here, to retrive the parameters with XSS filtering enabled, set the
+ second parameter to boolean TRUE.
+ ::
+ $this->input->get(array('field1', 'field2'), TRUE);
.. method:: post_get($index[, $xss_clean = NULL])
@@ -188,7 +208,7 @@ Class Reference
.. method:: cookie([$index = NULL[, $xss_clean = NULL]])
- :param string $index: COOKIE parameter name
+ :param mixed $index: COOKIE name
:param bool $xss_clean: Whether to apply XSS filtering
:returns: $_COOKIE if no parameters supplied, otherwise the COOKIE value if found or NULL if not
:rtype: mixed
@@ -198,10 +218,15 @@ Class Reference
$this->input->cookie('some_cookie');
$this->input->cookie('some_cookie, TRUE); // with XSS filter
+
+ To return an array of multiple cookie values, pass all the required keys
+ as an array.
+ ::
+ $this->input->cookie(array('some_cookie', 'some_cookie2'));
.. method:: server($index[, $xss_clean = NULL])
- :param string $index: Value name
+ :param mixed $index: Value name
:param bool $xss_clean: Whether to apply XSS filtering
:returns: $_SERVER item value if found, NULL if not
:rtype: mixed
@@ -211,9 +236,14 @@ Class Reference
$this->input->server('some_data');
+ To return an array of multiple ``$_SERVER`` values, pass all the required keys
+ as an array.
+ ::
+ $this->input->server(array('SERVER_PROTOCOL', 'REQUEST_URI'));
+
.. method:: input_stream([$index = NULL[, $xss_clean = NULL]])
- :param string $index: Key name
+ :param mixed $index: Key name
:param bool $xss_clean: Whether to apply XSS filtering
:returns: Input stream array if no parameters supplied, otherwise the specified value if found or NULL if not
:rtype: mixed