Help With Includes

[Saeven]

Hello,

I have the following question...

I have a file that has a function in which I would like to use an array of values that is stored inside of a different file. As such I have tried the following:

file1.php

<?php

function method1(){
    require( 'file2.php' );
    print_r( $VALUES );
}
?>

and the second file, file2.php

<?php

   $VALUES = array( '1', '2', '3' );

?>

but instead, I get obscure errors as though $VALUES did not exist. How do I go about doing this? Is it possible?

Looking forward to your replies.
Alex

[shawon22]

u declared value as an array but ur printing it as a regular var. try this out

echo $VALUE[0];

[Saeven]

print_r prints arrays.

[shawon22]

oh! i didn't know that. anyway then i don't see any problem

try using the full path

[matt_4013]

Hi Alex,

This should work. When you include a page the variables within this include inherit the scope of line in the parent script. As such, including from this file will put the var into your function in the correct scope.
What is the exact error message you're getting?