RE: [PHP] Require_once problem

> -----Original Message----- > From: @ Darwin [mailto:superbus22@attbi.com] > Sent: 01 November 2002 10:17 > > Well, the way I've read it is that if you use require within control > structures then all files are included, regardless of whether > the script > exits before it reaches its next if...elseif...else or case > statement. With > include that does not happen. So the general rule of thumb > would be to use > require() if you are not using it within these control > structures, and use > include() if you actually do need to use include statements > in your control > structures. That's how it *used* to work (somewhere back around 4.0.3, if memory serves). Now, the only difference is that the require versions will produce a fatal error if the file is not present, whereas the include versions will only generate a warning. Cheers! Mike ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Ford, Electronic Information Services Adviser, Learning Support Services, Learning & Information Services, JG125, James Graham Building, Beckett Park Tel: extn 4730 Fax: extn 3211