to return many values from a function without using array ??

[mitchell_1078]

is there a way to return many values from a function without using array ?? How can I ??

psedo =>

$a,$b,$c = test();

function test()
{
.....
return $a,$b,$c;
}

[LordShryku]

Put them in a string? You can only return one value.

[mtmosier]

An array, an object, or delimited values in a string. Technically theres also globals but we won't talk about that.

As far as your pseudo code goes, it's pretty close to reality.

list($a,$b,$c) = test();

function test()
{
    //.....
    return array($a,$b,$c);
}

You could also pass your variables to your function by reference, and let the function populate them.

test($a, $b, $c);

function test(&$a, &$b, &$c)
{
    // .....
    $a = $x;
    $b = $y;
    $c = $z;
    return;
}

Edit - Forgot about passing by reference.

[devinemke]

function test()
{
	$GLOBALS['a'] = 'one';
	$GLOBALS['b'] = 'two';
	$GLOBALS['c'] = 'three';
}

an array would be easier. is there a particular reason you don't want to use an array?

[Weedpacket]

Originally posted by devinemke
is there a particular reason you don't want to use an array?

Agreed; what is the attraction of

$a,$b,$c = test();

function test()
{
.....
return $a,$b,$c;
}

Over

list($a,$b,$c) = test();

function test()
{
.....
return array($a,$b,$c);
}

?

[mitchell_1078]

Thank you so much for helping me. Your ideas make it work.

regards,
Mitchell