PHP is_executable() Function
Definition and Usage
The is_executable() function checks if the specified file is executable.
Syntax
is_executable(file)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| file | Required. Specifies the file to be checked. |
Description
Returns true if the file exists and is executable.
Tips and Comments
Note:The result of this function will be cached. Please use clearstatcache() to clear the cache.
Note:is_executable() is available for Windows starting from PHP 5.0.0.
Example
<?php
$file = "setup.exe";
if(is_executable($file))
{
echo("$file is executable");
}
else
{
echo("$file is not executable");
}
?>
Output:
setup.exe is executable
