PHP touch() Function
In this chapter you will learn:
- Definition for PHP touch() Function
- Syntax for PHP touch() Function
- Parameter for PHP touch() Function
- Return for PHP touch() Function
- Example - sets the access and modification time of the specified file
Definition
The touch() function sets the access and modification time of the specified file.
Syntax
PHP touch() Function has the following syntax.
touch(filename,time,atime)
Parameter
Parameter | Is Required | Description |
---|---|---|
filename | Required. | File to touch |
time | Optional. | Sets the time. The current system time is set by default |
atime | Optional. | Sets the access time. Default is the current system time if no parameters are set, or the same as the time parameter if that parameter is set |
Return
This function returns TRUE on success, or FALSE on failure.
Example
If the specified file does not exist, it will be created.
<?php
touch("test.txt");
?>
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What you will learn in the next chapter:
- Definition for PHP umask() Function
- Syntax for PHP umask() Function
- Parameter for
- Return for PHP umask() Function
- Example - changes the file permissions for files
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