global arrays in include() file

stevieb

Hi all,

This is driving me mad and i'm wondering if anyone has any idea why...

I have an include() file containing loads of variables and an array.

I've included the file in a document and the variables are working fine, even across functions, but the array doesn't.

If i stick another include() statement in the function that calls the array values and it works fine.

Help!!!!

heliumflash02

An array is just a variable... are you sure there isn't a difference in the way its scoped or created? In a function, etc... You might want to try using require() instead of include if possible. If that doesn't help, can you post the section of code that the array is created and where it is called?

Good luck,
Eric Filson
CIO, Web Developer
http://www.heliumflash.com

stevieb

The array is set in the same place as the variables. I tried putting the include() statement in the function and it worked, so i assumed is was a scope problem, but i don't understand why the variables would work cross function.

Its not a major prob at the moment, but its going to be a big site, so i want to keep the code minimal.

stevieb

I've just realised that i haven't called any other variables within that function, so its not an array problem. At least it makes sense now.

So my next question: can i make the variables in an include file global?

I would love:

global include("file.php");

but i know its not quite that easy.....