PHP readfile() Function
❮ PHP Filesystem ReferenceDefinition and Usage
The readfile() function reads a file and writes it to the output buffer.
Tip: You can use a URL as a filename with this function if the fopen wrappers have been enabled in the php.ini file.
Syntax
readfile(file, include_path, context)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| file | Required. Specifies the file to read |
| include_path | Optional. Set this parameter to TRUE if you want to search for the file in the include_path (in php.ini) as well |
| context | Optional. Specifies the context of the file handle. Context is a set of options that can modify the behavior of a stream |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The number of bytes read on success, FALSE and an error on failure. You can hide the error message by adding an '@' in front of the function name |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 5.0: Added context support |
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