cacheGetSession

Lets you retrieve the underlying cache object to access additional cache functionality that is not implemented in the tag cfcache.

Note: Caution! Using the cacheGetSession function might pose security vulnerabilities. If you wish to disable the usage of this function, add it to Sandbox Security.

cacheGetSession(objectType) → returns any

This function requires Adobe ColdFusion 9.0.1 and up.  Not supported on Lucee, etc.
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See Also:   cfcache   cachePut   cacheGet   cacheGetAllIds   cacheGetMetadata   cacheGetProperties   cacheSetProperties

Argument Reference

objectType string
Required

Any of the following values: object, template, or name of the user-defined cache
Values:
  • object
  • template

isKey boolean
Default: false

Set to true if objectType is user-defined cache.

Examples
Sample code invoking the cacheGetSession function 

<!--- put an object into user-defined object cache --->
<cfset cachePut("cache1","hello",15,15)>

<!--- get underlying user-defined object cache --->

<cfset objectCache = cacheGetSession("object",true)>

<!--- get/print user-defined object cache properties --->

<cfdump var = "#objectCache.getCacheConfiguration()#">

Expected Result: cache object

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