$fieldtypes->get() method

Given a Fieldtype name (or class name) return the instantiated Fieldtype module.

If the requested Fieldtype is not already installed, it will be installed here automatically.

Usage

$fieldtype = $fieldtypes->get(string $key);

Arguments

NameType(s)Description
keystring

Fieldtype name or class name, or dynamic property of Fieldtypes

Return value

Fieldtype null

Value of item requested, or null if it doesn't exist.

Exceptions

Method can throw exceptions on error:

  • WireException


$fieldtypes methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.244

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