Leading Zeroes

[Anon]

Hey,

I want a counter that will create an integer that will lead with zeros. ie: 0001 How do I lead the zeroes?

Ron

[Anon]

This piece of code should do it (not tested).

$print_count = $count;

$count_length = strlen($count);

for ($i = $num_of_zeroes;$i > $count_length;$i--) {
$print_count = "0$print_count";
}

In the code the $count is the integer read from file. $num_of_zeroes is the length of output.

Example:
$num_of_zeroes = 5;
This should make output look like '00001'

To provide output use $print_count

• newbie

[Anon]

++$counter;
$count_string = sprintf("%04d", $counter);