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Name
mysql_fetch_field - Returns the definition of one column of a result
set
Synopsis
#include <mysql.h>
MYSQL_FIELD * mysql_fetch_field(MYSQL_RES * result);
Description
Returns the definition of one column of a result set as a pointer to a
MYSQL_FIELD structure. Call this function repeatedly to retrieve
information about all columns in the result set.
Parameters
o result - a result set identifier returned by mysql_store_result(3) or
mysql_use_result(3).
Notes
o The field order will be reset if you execute a new SELECT query.
o In case only information for a specific field is required the field
can be selected by using the mysql_field_seek(3) function or obtained
by mysql_fetch_field_direct(3) function.
Return value
a pointer of a MYSQL_FIELD structure, or NULL if there are no more
fields.
See also
o mysql_field_seek(3)
o mysql_field_tell(3)
o mysql_fetch_field_direct(3)
o mysql_store_result(3)
o mysql_use_result(3)
Version 3.3.1 mysql_fetch_field(3)