Catching error of getShape - php_mapscript

[Jacob Delfos]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to catch the error that getShape throws if you request a shape that is out of range? 

Reason is I'm trying to iterate through a layer. At this stage, I need to use an object count to make the loop stop. Getting an object count either requires me to use the shpfileobj->numshapes variable (which obviously only works on shapefiles), or doing a query (which would only work on layers with templates, which would need a reprojected rectangle, uses overhead, etc..).

Would it be possible to make getShape return MS_FAILURE if the object is out of range, or throw a warning that can be caught using '@' error suppression? That way one could iterate through a whole layer without needing a layer count.

Regards,

Jacob



JACOB DELFOS
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