GetBaseGroup

array CCatalogGroup::GetBaseGroup();

The method GetBaseGroup returns the ID and the internal name of the base price type. Results of the method calls are cached; this means that subsequent calls within one page do not incur numerous requests to the database.

Prices specified using the discounts or extras are built on the base price. A concept of base price is used in the administrative section only; it does not affect either visual or meaningful aspect of the public section of the site.

Return Values

The function returns the associated array with the following keys.

Key	Description
ID	The ID of the base price type.
NAME	Internal name of the base price type.