RE: [PHP] Passing an array to a C program from a php script??

From: Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 03:44:01 +0000
Subject: RE: [PHP] Passing an array to a C program from a php script??
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> I have a big array (nearly 1000 lines) that I would like to pass to a C > program. I don't want to create a temporary file to pass my array (If > possible ?!?), and I don't think the command line will fit my needs. > > Is there a way to execute a program with a php string as the standard > input. Something like shell redirection 'c_program < input.file' but with > input.file being a php variable and not a real file ?? Any other solution > ?? If your PHP script outputs to stdout, then you could run: c_program < myscript.php Your PHP script will need to output the array as if it were outputting to the screen or web page (ie, echo/print), and your C program will need to know what format it's coming in as. Jason

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