Re[4]: [PHP] HELP: Nested include(...)'s take relative paths not int uitively

Hello Alex, Wednesday, February 11, 2004, 3:08:02 PM, you wrote: AH> Is it also recommended that an application local config file be used to set AH> all the globals that will be used throughout? Right now I'm using the db to AH> hold all the vars that I want to make available for all apps. Is this AH> something that shouldn't be done this way? Is there a performance factor When using SQL there will always be overhead that could otherwise be avoided. Personally I use a file called common.inc which is basically my global include file - it has nothing but variables I need set (no functions, etc - they are held elsewhere) and files I need to include. It sits at the root of my project and is included on every page. It's the only file that needs to be included. This is a matter of personal preference though - others will do it like this, infact that is how .NET works to a degree via the web.config file, but you may find a way which works best for you. No-one can say if its wrong or right, but it would definitely be quicker than a SQL query :) -- Best regards, Richard mailto:rich@launchcode.co.uk