server issue with copy() ?

[daxguy]

i am trying io copy my template to the newly created file using copy function but the copy function does not work on the server it worked fine in localhost.. i tried using fil_get_contents and file_put_function but that didnt work as well mayb cuz of the restrictions of the server.. and i do not have the permission to edit the php.ini file.. i am talking to talk with the hosting company.. but just wanted to knw is der any oder wat to copy my template to a new file that is created?