# SDO_Model_Type::isOpenType

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SDO_Model_Type::isOpenType — Test to see if this type is an open type

### Description

SDO_Model_Type::isOpenType ( ) : bool
Warning

This function is EXPERIMENTAL. The behaviour of this function, its name, and surrounding documentation may change without notice in a future release of PHP. This function should be used at your own risk.

Test to see if this type is open. Returns `TRUE` if this type is open, otherwise returns `FALSE`. An SDO_DataObject whose type is open can have properties added to them which are not described by the type. This capability is used to support working with XML documents whose schema support open content, such as that defined by an

    <xsd:any>

element.

### Parameters

None.

### Return Values

Returns `TRUE` if this type is open, otherwise returns `FALSE`.