How to copy a directory using PHP

knickerlas

Hi,
I had a look at the directory functions in the manual but they don't seem to be what I'm after.

How would I go about making a copy of an directory using PHP?

Much obliged,

Nick

Anon

Well, I guess the easiest way is to do:

exec("cp -rf /path/to/src/dir /path/to/dest/dir");

And that should do it. (This is of course assuming you are working on a unix box and have all the appropriate permisions.)

Hope that helps:

Chris King

knickerlas

Thanks Chris, that looks like what I'm after.

What does the -rf mean?

Nick

Anon

Well,

the -r means to recurse the directory. This is the main option. It'll make sure you copy all the files inside the directory as well as all the sub directories etc.

the -f means force, and this probably is not necessary, but sometimes cp defaults to asking for a confirmation to copy the files (copy /home/file.txt? [Y/N]) etc etc, this just keeps it from asking any of these questions (especially since you can't answer them).

Hope that helps!

Chris King

knickerlas

Okay, thanks Chris!

Nick