PHP tempnam() Function
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Create a temporary file with a unique name in the specified directory:
<?php
echo tempnam("C:\inetpub\testweb","TMP0");
?>
The output of the code above could be:
C:\inetpub\testweb\TMP1.tmp
Definition and Usage
The tempnam() function creates a temporary file with a unique name in the specified directory.
Note: If the specified directory does not exist, tempnam() may generate a file in the system's temporary directory.
Tip: See also the tmpfile() function.
Syntax
tempnam(dir, prefix)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| dir | Required. Specifies the directory of where to create the temp file |
| prefix | Required. Specifies the start of the filename |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The new temporary filename, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
| PHP Changelog: |
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