Re: file upload question

seb wrote: > Hey all, > > i am using move_upload function to upload files to the server, but i > want to add a feature that will allow files to be archived that have > been uploaded already. > > so, the problem is: > > i upload a file that i want to "upgrade" and move the old file to an > archive directory but I want to verify the NEW file is upload BEFORE > moving the old file (the file being uploaded might not have the same > filename as the old file currently on the server).. > > i want to move the old file only when the new file was successfully > uploaded. something like: > > if(move_uploaded_file(....)) > { > rename(...); > } > > only one problem.. then if both files have the same name it will be > overwritten before it moves the old one i want to save. if i move the > old one first, there still the possibility of the new upload failing so > i am back to square one.. > > i guess i can move_upload to a different directory, verify it's been > uploaded, move the old to the archive file, then move the new file back > to where it should be (where the archive file was).. > > is that my only option? any suggestions? I'd suggest you *copy* the old file (if it exists) to archive anyway, and then *move* it back if the new version doesn't verify. That seems pretty safe to me... -- Peter Ford phone: 01580 893333 Developer fax: 01580 893399 Justcroft International Ltd., Staplehurst, Kent