pg_lo_open

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pg_lo_open - Open a large object
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pg_lo_open( PgSql\Connection$connection, int$oid, string$mode ): PgSql\Lob|false

pg_lo_open opens a large object in the database and returns an PgSql\Lob instance so that it can be manipulated.

Warning:

Do not close the database connection before closing the PgSql\Lob instance.

To use the large object interface, it is necessary to enclose it within a transaction block.

Note:

This function used to be called pg_loopen.

Parameters

connection

An PgSql\Connection instance. When connection is unspecified, the default connection is used. The default connection is the last connection made by pg_connect or pg_pconnect.

Warning:

As of PHP 8.1.0, using the default connection is deprecated.

oid

The OID of the large object in the database.

mode

Can be either "r" for read-only, "w" for write only or "rw" for read and write.

Return Values

An PgSql\Lob instance, or false on failure.

Changelog

Version Description
8.1.0 Returns an PgSql\Lob instance now; previously, a resource was returned.
8.1.0 The connection parameter expects an PgSql\Connection instance now; previously, a resource was expected.

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