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

Return value

object mixed - FALSE or the object

Throws

Table 21-1. Possible PEAR_Error values

Error code	Error message	Meaning	Solution
DB_DATAOBJECT_ERROR_NOCLASS	"could not autoload $class"

Note

This method must be called statically.

Example

Example 21-1. Simple fetch of data based on Primary Key

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

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