Validate String Pattern

[manadev]

How to I can evalutate a string patern before execute it.

Example:

/ I need validate the pattern format before execute the eregi /

if (eregi($pattern,$str))
{

echo "good";

}

Thanks for help or clues !

[laserlight]

Use the @ operator to surpress errors.

You might want to look into [man]preg_match/man as well.
In that case, returning an integer would mean that there are no errors, while returning false would indicate an error.

[manadev]

ThanK for your help !