php include statments runs all functions?

[calmchess]

when i use an include statement all my functions seem to get ran.....how do i stop a function from running unless explicitly called such as............................. test(); ////when an include statement  calls a php script from a diffrent php page containing the script i wish to use???

[GingerRobot]

Are you calling your functions inside your included page or just defining them? Your functions should not run unless you call them somewhere.