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Capture shell_exec output

Discussion in 'PHP' started by SGBoise, Aug 31, 2009.

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    Hey guys,

    I need to capture the shell_exec output even if it fails. I'm trying to convert a video using ffmpeg and when I run shell_exec it returns null.

    Anyone know a trick to get the actual text instead of just null? I'm on windows xp if it makes a difference.

    Thanks.
     
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    ThePHPMaster Well-Known Member

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    Are you using IIS?
     
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    premiumscripts Peon

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    I'll give you a tip, always read the comments on php.net

    If that doesn't work, try:

    Or

    http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.shell-exec.php#88052

    Or

    http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.shell-exec.php#67183
     
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    I'm using wamp.

    This worked. Thanks PremiumScripts.

    add '2>&1' to the end of your shell command to have STDERR returned as well as STDOUT.

    $shell_return = shell_exec($shell_command." 2>&1");
     
    SGBoise, Sep 1, 2009 IP