How can i use a variable to get an array from another php file?

[Jarid]

I am trying to use the variable $RATETHESE to include an array into file A. The array is in file B.

 

PhP File A

include_once(dirname(__FILE__) . '/PhpFileB.php');
global $RATETHESE;
$VALID_RATING_IDS = $RATETHESE;

 

 

Php File B

$RATETHESE = "array("1", "2");"

 

 

For some reason it is printing the array on the page, and the array is not being used to run the script. Did i do anything wrong?

[trq]

File B should be....

 

$RATETHESE = array(1, 2);

 

Why you have the quotes is beyond me.

[PFMaBiSmAd]

Also, the global keyword has absolutely no meaning except when used inside of a function definition, is not doing anything in the code you posted, and the line using it should be removed.

[Jarid]

The php script printed

$RATETHESE = array("1", "2")

on the page it was included on. This does not happen if i replace

$VALID_RATING_IDS = $RATETHESE;

with

$VALID_RATING_IDS = array("1", "2")

Is there anyway i can include the array from PhpFileB.php into the script without it being printed on the page? 

[trq]

Is there anyway i can include the array from PhpFileB.php into the script without it being printed on the page? 

 

Is all this code within <?php ?> tags? Post your ACTUAL code. It won't print if done properly.