How do I make an array global to use in multiple functions?

[simboski19]

Hi,

 

As the title suggests I am unsure on how to first run a query which stores values into an array. I then need to run a function multiple times but use the array within the function. How is this possible? I have had no luck figuring it out yet.

 

1. RUN QUERY

2. BUILD ARRAY USING QUERY RESULTS

3. RUN FUNCTION MULTIPLE TIMES

4. WITHIN FUNCTION I NEED TO USE ARRAY

 

Many thanks

Simon

 

[premiso]

You can use the $_GLOBALS

 

$_GLOBALS['yourarray'] = array('test');

function myFunc() {
     $array = $_GLOBALS['yourarray'];
}

 

There are better ways to do it, however, such as passing it as a parameter:

 

$array = array('test');

myFunc($array);

function myFunc($array) {
     print_r($array);
}

 

But there you have it.

[simboski19]

Great thanks.

 

I'll try both now.

 

Using $_GLOBALS, am I right in thinking this can then be used anywhere in the php file in multiple functions?

 

Thanks

Simon

[premiso]

Using $_GLOBALS, am I right in thinking this can then be used anywhere in the php file in multiple functions?

 

I don't think I would have pointed it out otherwise, but who knows. Give it a shot.

[simboski19]

Works like a treat. Many thanks

Simon