====== cacheGetAssoc ======
~~NOTOC~~
<WRAP right box>
== syntax ==
   mixed cacheGetAssoc (
         mixed $cacheSeconds
         optional string $sql=falsse
         optional string[] $bindvars=false
         optional bool $forceArray=false
         optional bool $first2Cols=false
         )
</WRAP>

===== Description =====
Cache functions search for the results of an executed query in the query cache. The results of a query have an expiration time specified by the first parameter. If an unexpired cache result is not found, the query is cached for the specified period.

For an explanation of the syntax of the other parameter of ''cacheGetAssoc()'', see [[v5:reference:connection:getassoc|getAssoc()]].
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===== Usage =====
<code php>
/*
 * DB2 Connection assumed
*/
$ar = $db->cacheGetAssoc(600,"SELECT ACTNO,ACTDESC FROM ACT");

/*
 * $ar returns:
Array
(
    [10] => MANAGE/ADVISE
    [20] => ESTIMATE COST
    [30] => DEFINE SPECS
    [40] => LEAD PROGRAM/DESIGN
 ......
)
*/
          
</code>
{{tag>[cache]}}