PHP xml_parser_create()Function
Complete PHP XML Reference Manual
Definition and Usage
The xml_parser_create() function creates an XML parser.
If successful, the function returns a resource handle that can be used by other XML functions. If it fails, it returns FALSE.
Syntax
xml_parser_create(encoding)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| encoding | Optional. Specifies the output encoding. In PHP 5.0.2 and later, the default is UTF-8. Possible values:
Note:In PHP 5, the input encoding is automatically detected. In PHP 4 and earlier versions, this parameter specifies the character encoding for input and output. Note:In PHP 5.0.0 and 5.0.1, the default output character set is ISO-8859-1. |
Tips and Notes
Tip:To release the XML parser, use the xml_parser_free() function.
Tip:To create an XML parser with namespace support, use the xml_parser_create_ns() function.
Example
<?php
$xmlparser = xml_parser_create();
xml_parser_free($xmlparser);
?>
$xmlparser = xml_parser_create();
xml_parser_free($xmlparser);
?>
Complete PHP XML Reference Manual Other Extensions