$database->allowTransaction() method

Allow a new transaction to begin right now? (i.e. supported and not already in one)

Returns combined result of supportsTransaction() === true and inTransaction() === false.

Available since version 3.0.140.

Usage

// basic usage
$bool = $database->allowTransaction();

// usage with all arguments
$bool = $database->allowTransaction(string $table = '');

Arguments

NameType(s)Description
table (optional)string

Optional table that transaction will be for

Return value

bool


$database methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.244

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