Re: splitting a string

Ingleby, Les wrote: > Hi all, first time I have posted here so please be nice. > > I am using PEAR HTTP_Upload to handle multiple file uploads. What I need to do is to take the > file name which is output using the getProp() function and then remove the file extension from the > end of the file for example: > > Original name held in the getProp() array [name] "word_doccument.docx" > > I need to put this into a string such as > > $filename = $props['name']; > > I then need to separate the file name from the file extension. > > I have been reading the php manual do please don't bother referring me to that. > > Thanks in advance. > > LEGAL INFORMATION > Information contained in this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of > Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt, the confidentiality of this e-mail > and your reply cannot be guaranteed. > Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information contained in this e-mail & any files > transmitted with it are intended for the recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you > must not copy, distribute, or take any action or reliance upon it. If you have received this e-mail > in error, you should notify the sender immediately and delete this email. Any unauthorised > disclosure of the information contained in this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Any views or > opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Tyne > Metropolitan College unless explicitly stated otherwise. > This e-mail and attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving Tyne Metropolitan > College. Tyne Metropolitan College will not be liable for any losses as a result of any viruses > being passed on. > list($filename) = explode('.', $props['name']); Or if you may need the extension: list($filename, $extension) = explode('.', $props['name']); -- Thanks! -Shawn http://www.spidean.com