OCI-Lob->read

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OCI-Lob->read -- Reads part of the large object

Description

class OCI-Lob {

string read ( int length )

}

Reads length bytes from the current position of LOB's internal pointer.

Reading stops when length bytes have been read or end of the large object is reached. Internal pointer of the large object will be shifted on the amount of bytes read.

Parameters

length

The length of data to read, in bytes.

Return Values

Returns the contents as a string, or FALSE in case of error.

See Also

OCI-Lob->load
OCI-Lob->write