[SOLVED] Require (file.php) calls function

[funguse]

Hello,

I've got a question regarding the require statement.

 

When i have a function in the phpfile i want to require, first function is automatically called without me telling it to. is that on purpose and if so how can i find a way around this. i have a file where most of my functions are stored and then called upon when ever i need them.

 

Thanks

 

Mark

[dooper3]

Don't use require then, use include:

 

include file.php;

[grimmier]

By using a require() statement, you are telling the server to always read that file.

 

I would recommend using a require_once() statement for functions and class files though, as this way you don't get errors about trying to redeclare your functions.

[Glyde]

The require versus include is not the problem.  Require and include are identical with the exception that require will throw a fatal error if the file is not found, while include shows a warning or a notice.  The more likely chance is that your function in the required file has invalid formatting.  I require files with functions all the time and have never seen one of them act up like you say yours is.

[dooper3]

I stand corrected! My amateurness is showing through!

[funguse]

ok thx i'll use require_once instead of require where needed