trying to use include() for a private library

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    Another question which probably has a straightforward
    answer, once I know what I'm doing !
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    I have written a nice little library of file I/O functions
    which all work flawlessly, so I thought I'd keep them in
    a separate file (diskiolib.php) and just use the include() directive to
    bring them into my scripts.
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    This does not appear to have the desired effect, as no
    script with my include("diskiolib.php"); statement in it
    ever passes parsing, let alone executes ! The library file
    is in the same directory as all my scripts.
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    Now, I just KNOW this is going to have an easy answer from
    the experts, so I am prepared to be humbled. I keep thinking in
    terms of C's #include, for .h files, and it's hard to find the
    answer in the manual.
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    Chris
     
    chriseccles2, Oct 13, 2008 IP
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    shallowink Well-Known Member

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    Should be straight forward, its in the same directory as the calling script? Does it give the usual error message? Usual problem is directories. You could always use the ./ before the file to clarify.
     
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  3. chriseccles2

    chriseccles2 Peon

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    Many thanks, my friend.
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    I said it would be obvious !
    :D

    UNIX paths floor me, every time, even after years of
    messing.

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    Chris
     
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