PHP: Using variable variables. 
April 28th, 2008, 07:37 AM
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Using the code below you can turn array indices into variables that can be accessed as a normal variable would be. -
<?php
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/**
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* @author Mark Skilbeck - MAHCUZ.COM
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* @title PHP: Variable variables.
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**/
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$array = array("Name" => "Foo", "Age" => 21);
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foreach( $array AS $Key => $Val )
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{
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$var = $Key;
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$$var = $Val;
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}
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// the array can now be accessed
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// by using:
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//
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// echo $array_key;
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echo "Name: $Name - Age: $Age";
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// prints Name: Foo - Age: 21
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?>
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April 29th, 2008, 09:39 PM
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Just found out you can use the extract() function instead.
My work is pointless!
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May 5th, 2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by markusn00b Just found out you can use the extract() function instead.
My work is pointless! | No it is not. At leastt you showed how you can use and manipulate dynamic variable names.
Ronald
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May 20th, 2008, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ronverdonk At least you showed how you can use and manipulate dynamic variable names.
Ronald | Yeah, I never knew about $$ trick.
Thanks Mark...
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