Verify the executability of the given filename:
| <?php $file = “setup.exe”; if(is_executable($file)) { echo (“$file is executable”); } else { echo (“$file is not executable”); } ?> |
What the code above might produce is:
| setup.exe is executable |
The function is_executable() determines if the filename provided is executable.
Note: This function caches its output. To clear the cache, use clearstatcache().
| is_executable(file) |
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Parameter |
Description |
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file |
Essential. gives the location of the file to be checked. |
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Return Value: |
When a file fails, it returns FALSE and an E_WARNING, and TRUE otherwise. |
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PHP Version: |
4.0+ |