$PHP_SELF like variable for included files?

[shadow2XS]

i have the following problem:

i include a file using include() and inside the included file i want to place a link to the included file.

$PHP_SELF does not work as it points to the parent that called the included file.

FILE does not work as it returns the path in the filesystem instead of the URL.

anyone know a solution?

[stuartc1]

Well, I think I know what you mean.

try this:

$file = "myinclude.php";
include("$file");

// the file myinclude.php
<a href="<?=$file?>">My Link to the Include file</a>

Basically set the include file name as a variable before using the include, then simple refer to the include with that variable.

HTH 🙂

[frigidman]

If you don't want to 'hard type' in the name of the include file (as its location, and name may change, so having that hard typed in variable may break)... you could also try this method:

Inside your include file:
$myself = str_replace($_SERVER["DOCUMENT_ROOT"],"",FILE);

Then use the "$myself" variable and it will contain the relative path to the include file for use in a URL. Enjoy!