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PHP rewinddir() Function


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Definition and Usage

The rewinddir() function resets the directory handle opened by opendir().

This function returns nothing.

Syntax

rewinddir(dir_stream)

Parameter Description
dir_stream Required. Specifies the directory handle to use


Tips and Notes

Tip: This function re-reads the directory, and can be used to check for changes in a directory.


Example 1

<?php
//Open images directory
$dir = opendir("images");

//List files in images directory
while (($file = readdir($dir)) !== false)
  {
  echo "filename: " . $file . "<br />";
  }

//Resets the directory stream
rewinddir($dir);

//Code to check for changes

closedir($dir);
?>


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