Using PostgreSQL with PHP / Scope an Lifetime of $result

Hi !

The following PHP-Code:
>> $conn=pg_connect ($conn_string);

>> $query=pg_exec ($conn, $sql_statement); // it's pg_query for PHP >4.2.0

>> pg_close ($conn);

My question:

What's the scope and lifetime of the $query Resource ? Can I still use it after calling pg_close ? or do i have to copy all my rows, fields and stuff before calling pg_close.

Suppose I'd use the mentioned Code in a function wich will return $query as a result. Will the return value of the function still be valid and usable ?

Thanks for your help !

Martin

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