# ArrayIterator::setFlags

(PHP 5 >= 5.1.0, PHP 7)

ArrayIterator::setFlags — Set behaviour flags

### Description

public ArrayIterator::setFlags ( string `$flags` ) : void

Set the flags that change the behavior of the ArrayIterator.

### Parameters

`flags`

  The new ArrayIterator behavior. It takes on either a bitmask, or named constants. Using named constants is strongly encouraged to ensure compatibility for future versions.

  The available behavior flags are listed below. The actual meanings of these flags are described in the predefined constants.

  ArrayIterator behavior flags
  value | constant
  --- | ---
  1 | ArrayIterator::STD_PROP_LIST
  2 | ArrayIterator::ARRAY_AS_PROPS

### Return Values

No value is returned.

### See Also

- ArrayIterator::getFlags() - Get behavior flags