file_exists function

[samhillman]

function retro($item) {
$item = SITE_ADD.'/image/p/l/'.trim($item).'.jpg';
if (file_exists($item)) {
return $item;
} else {
return 0;
}

}

I don't know why but it always returns 0. The $item variable is pointing towards the file but when it goes through the file exists function it doesn't find it. please help me.

[nrg_alpha]

Welcome to phpbuilder.

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As for the problem, for that file to exist, SITE_ADD has to be something that exists and is valid, as well as the directory structure, with finally the filename as well..

Have you checked SITE_ADD to make sure it is valid?
Put another way, have you tried to echo out $item to see what it gives you and compare that to see if this path / filename actually exists?

[FijiSmithy]

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