API17:JForm::getInstance
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JForm::getInstance
Description
Method to get an instance of a form.
Template:Description:JForm::getInstance [Edit Descripton]
Since
Synopsis
public static JForm::getInstance ($name, $data=null, $options=array(), $replace=true, $xpath=false)
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| $name | Exception | if an error occurs. | |
| $data | string | null | The name of an XML file or string to load as the form definition. |
| $options | array | array() | An array of form options. |
| $replace | string | true | Flag to toggle whether form fields should be replaced if a field already exists with the same group/name. |
| $xpath | string | false | An optional xpath to search for the fields. |
Returns
object instance.
Defined in
libraries/joomla/form/form.php
Referenced by
See also
Template:SeeAlso:JForm::getInstance
Examples
<CodeExamplesForm />