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| <h1>File Helper</h1> | |
| <p>The File Helper file contains functions that assist in working with files.</p> | |
| <h2>Loading this Helper</h2> | |
| <p>This helper is loaded using the following code:</p> | |
| <code>$this->load->helper('file');</code> | |
| <p>The following functions are available:</p> | |
| <h2>read_file('<var>path</var>')</h2> | |
| <p>Returns the data contained in the file specified in the path. Example:</p> | |
| <code>$string = read_file('./path/to/file.php');</code> | |
| <p>The path can be a relative or full server path. Returns FALSE (boolean) on failure.</p> | |
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| Code Igniter uses a front controller so paths are always relative to the main site index.</p> | |
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| <h2>write_file('<var>path</var>', <kbd>$data</kbd>)</h2> | |
| <p>Writes data to the file specified in the path. If the file does not exist the function will create it. Example:</p> | |
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| echo 'File written!';<br /> | |
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| <p>Note: In order for this function to write data to a file its file permissions must be set such that it is writable (666, 777, etc.). | |
| If the file does not already exist, the directory containing it must be writable.</p> | |
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| Code Igniter uses a front controller so paths are always relative to the main site index.</p> | |
| <h2>delete_files('<var>path</var>')</h2> | |
| <p>Deletes ALL files contained in the supplied path. Example:</p> | |
| <code>delete_files('/path/to/directory/');</code> | |
| <p>If the second parameter is set to <kbd>true</kbd>, any directories contained within the supplied root path will be deleted as well. Example:</p> | |
| <code>delete_files('/path/to/directory/', TRUE);</code> | |
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