Re: Different User Levels

you need bit operators, not functions both php and mysql have these - you'll find info on them in their manuals > Hello, > > I am trying to establish a way to use a fmall value for defining user > privileges for my system, out of our MySQL database... > > I would like to know what functions in PHP would allow me to do something > such as: > > 2 = View Privilege > 4 = Write Privilege > 8 = Delete Privilege > 16 = Edit Privilege > > Therefore, View + Edit would be Level (2+16) = 18. > > I know that there is a way of doing this, but the function name slipped my > mind, and no matter for how long i stare at the PHP manual, I cannot manage > to find it... > > any help greatly appreciated! > > Thanks!