PHP chdir() Function
Example
Change the current directory:
<?php
// Get current directory
echo getcwd() . "<br>";
// Change directory
chdir("images");
// Get current directory
echo getcwd();
?>
Result:
/home/php
/home/php/images
Definition and Usage
The chdir() function changes the current directory.
Syntax
chdir(directory)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| directory | Required. Specifies the new current directory |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | TRUE on success. FALSE on failure. Throws an error of level E_WARNING on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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