[Resolved] Url variables

alfoxy

Hey All,

I just reinstalled my Apache server, MySql and Php as my computer suffered a fatal crash. I had it all working fine last time but this time it wont accept url variables

e.g.

http://localhost/test.php?test_var=3

and test.php just echos $test_var
echo "test_var = ".$test_var."<br>";

I get:

test_var =

Any Ideas ?? Its so long since I installed it first time, Im sure there is a simple solution but I just cant remember!

Thanks

planetsim

try using $_GET['test_var']

alfoxy

Yep that works

but is there a setting in the php.ini file or something that allows $test_var instead of $_GET['test_var'] like I used to have it or else my old stuff wont work?

Thanks

leatherback

There is, but you shouldn't. This is a security setting, helping you keep your scripts safe(r).

Anyway. Look at register_globals if you really feel strongly about it, and

learn to ask the right question

alfoxy

Many thanks leatherback, that was what I was looking for .... and Ill take your Yes/No ideas under consideration !

Al out