calling functions on child from parent via query value

[mrbraq]

Below is a method on my parent page which calls a function declared like so: pageName.php?cmd=logout

switch($_REQUEST['cmd']){ 
     default: 
     //index() default function name
     break; 

 case "logout": 
 Logout(); 
 break; 
} 

I'd like to add a case statement that calls the appropriate function on my CHILD page as well based on the cmd parameter. In theory, something like this:

switch($_REQUEST['cmd']){ 
     case $_REQUEST['cmd']: 
     $_REQUEST['cmd'](); 
     break; 
} 

Any suggestions?

[rohithmr]

A select statement seems un-necessary in this particular case you cudd do this:

<?php
if (!empty($_REQUEST['cmd'])) {
         $_REQUEST['cmd']();
} else { 
// default function
}
?>

Also remember that function names are case sensitive, so b careful.

Though the above script will work, I have one of those wierd feelings abt security. A potential attacker can execute any function in ur php script by jus giving its name on the URL, which is technically not advised.

[mrbraq]

But will this work for calling functions located on a child page if the above function is included on the page that is extended?

[rohithmr]

yes

[mrbraq]

perfect! thanks!