I have a need to build up a special purpose request, in the manner of DataObject::request as mentioned in the recipe datamodel link http://doc.silverstripe.org/doku.php?id=datamodel
However, I get a 'not found' error for this function. I looked in the core model classes, but could not find any dataobjectrequest class, nor any method of the DataObject class named 'request'
In the past, I have been led off-track by my 'dyslexic' reading of the documentation, code and forums into paths of confusion. Again, I am unable to resolve the intent with the reality.
Any hints on where I should look for authoritative source code on DataObject::request ?