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Missing DB Fields (Unknown Column)

Posted by Bob Ray | Tags: missing, db, database, fields

How to avoid and fix problems caused by making too big a jump in MODX versions.

Read more | Comments (2) | Jun 27, 2016

Using fromArray() to Write Raw Values to the DB

Posted by Bob Ray | Tags: fromArray, raw values, database

How to write raw values to the database with the fromArray() method.

Read more | Comments (0) | Dec 09, 2014

Get a Field Value -- Fast

Posted by Bob Ray | Tags: field, value, fast, database, getValue

A very fast and efficient method for getting field values in MODX, from Jason Coward.

Read more | Comments (0) | Sep 05, 2014

How To Tell If a Table Exists

Posted by Bob Ray | Tags: table, exists, code, database

A quick tip for checking on the existence of a database table in PHP code

Read more | Comments (0) | May 21, 2014




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