Reading the output of an evaluated PHP file

[m1tch37]

I have a php script located on my server which when viewed has a simple text output, but contains a huge amount of processing.

 

I am trying to read this text output from another page, however, fread, file and file_get_contents all return the PHP code, not the evaluated output. I suppose this makes sense, its just reading the file, but how can I read what you see in a web browser?

 

I can't directly include the file because both are big scripts that are very different, but have many similar variable names. When I include one into another it makes a storm of errors.

 

How can I get around this, by either reading an evaluated php file on my server, or somehow including a page whilst keeping it completely independent besides a string I must read?

 

Thanks.

 

Edit: If i explained it poorly, here is an example:

 

toread.php:

<?php print "sunny"; ?>

 

index.php:

<?php print "The weather is ".file_get_contents("toread.php"); ?>

 

Expected (desired) Results:

The weather is sunny

 

Actual Results:

The weather is <?php print "sunny"; ?>

[sasa]

try

<?php print "The weather is ".file_get_contents("http://your_domain/toread.php"); ?>

[m1tch37]

Thank you, that does work.

 

However, I only 'know' the relative path to the file, is there any work around that doesnt require the full path?

 

Thank You,

Mitch

[sasa]

you can use include()

[m1tch37]

I can't directly include the file because both are big scripts that are very different, but have many similar variable names. When I include one into another it makes a storm of errors

 

I can't use include, the example I had was simplified.

 

Whilst not the most elegant solution, I made do with reading the file off the server as you suggested. It shall do for this rough hack.

[sasa]

you can put all of your page in function and then imclude it

<?php
function blah_blah(){
//your page here
}
blah_blah();
?>