[RayRay]

Can I get the variable name in PHP?

eg. $abc="100";

I want to get the name of variable ($abc), i need to get the string "abc". Can I do it?

[abhishek_sharma]

As far as getting the varibale name $abc is concerned i do not think there should be any problem..u can get the string stored in it.

[nikunj]

I dont think the is any way we can get the variable name from the value in PHP. If somebody comes up with real answer please inform me to.

[Shiju Rajan]

<<
I want to get the name of variable ($abc), i need to get the string "abc". Can I do it?
>>

yes,but i think you may not get any function support for this.but if you want to get some variable names from form then it is possible using $HTTP_POST_VARS(see the manual for details).

The above variable name you can get very easily..

<?
$test="hello";
echo substr("$test",1);

//returns the variable name.make sure that '' slash is thier before variable.

//it will print 'test'
?>

i don't know wether using some function you can achive samething..

Good Luck!!!


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[This message has been edited by Shiju Rajan (edited August 14, 2000).]