Calling functions with variables in the name. Can it be done?

[alecks]

I want to do something like this"

 

$name = "test";

if (function_exists (".$name."_function"){
     $name."_function"();
}

 

Basically, the prefix of the name of the function will be in a variable, and I want to use that to call a function. This may seem like a long way around to something, but I have reasons. Please don't give me a run around and tell me to do it another way, I'd just like to know if it can be done

 

Thanks for any help, its very appreciated.

[Navarr]

$name = "test";
if (function_exists($name."_function") {
     eval($name."_function()");
}

 

That should do what you want.. I think ._.;;

[genericnumber1]

There are a few syntax errors in your code, but I get the gist of what you're saying.

 

this...

<?php
if (function_exists($name."_function")){
?>

... works fine

 

this...

<?php
$name."_function"();
?>

... doesn't

 

your alternative for the second one would be to set it to a variable and then call the function

<?php
$function = $name . '_function';
$function();
?>

 

ps. Avoid eval() like the plague! don't make me use overquoted cliche phrases to convince you... just avoid it