(PHP 4 >= 4.2.0, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)
pg_lo_read_all — Reads an entire large object and send straight to browser
pg_lo_read_all(PgSql\Lob $lob): int
pg_lo_read_all() reads a large object and passes it straight through to the browser after sending all pending headers. Mainly intended for sending binary data like images or sound.
To use the large object interface, it is necessary to enclose it within a transaction block.
Note:
This function used to be called pg_loreadall().
lobAn PgSql\Lob instance, returned by pg_lo_open().
Number of bytes read.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 8.1.0 | The lob parameter expects an PgSql\Lob instance now; previously, a resource was expected. |
Example #1 pg_lo_read_all() example
<?php
header('Content-type: image/jpeg');
$image_oid = 189762345;
$database = pg_connect("dbname=jacarta");
pg_query($database, "begin");
$handle = pg_lo_open($database, $image_oid, "r");
pg_lo_read_all($handle);
pg_query($database, "commit");
?>
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