PHP rewinddir() Function
Example
Open a directory, list the files within it, reset the directory handle, list the files within it again, and then close:
<?php
$dir = "/images/";
// Open directory and read its contents
if (is_dir($dir)){
if ($dh = opendir($dir)){
// List files in the images directory again
while (($file = readdir($dh)) !== false){
echo "filename:" . $file . "<br>";
}
rewinddir();
// List files in the images directory again
while (($file = readdir($dh)) !== false){
echo "filename:" . $file . "<br>";
}
closedir($dh);
}
}
?>
Result:
filename: cat.gif filename: dog.gif filename: horse.gif filename: cat.gif filename: dog.gif filename: horse.gif
Definition and Usage
The rewinddir() function resets the directory handle created by opendir().
Syntax
rewinddir(dir_handle);
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| dir_handle |
Optional. Specify the directory handle resource opened previously by opendir(). If this parameter is not specified, the last link opened by opendir() is used. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | - |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
