using GET variables with include_once

[pablodelapena]

Why do i get an error when i try and use a variable in this function?

<?php
REQUIRE_ONCE('file.php?variable=1');
?>

any pointers as to how i could pass a variable to an require file?

[LordShryku]

Because it doesn't find that file. You instead need to do this

<?php
$variable=1;
require_once("file.php");
?>

If you're specifying $GET explicitly on that page, try instead

<?php
$_GET['variable']=1;
require_once("file.php");
?>