PHP Construct Unique File Names

Unique Filenames in PHP

• lmx-zswrrow-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-txpvlfa-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-ttvrony-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-nkwloeh-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-geyfwux-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-niuhgjd-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-rpdljzc-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-xnakxxw-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-mcdsgby-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-cvvqepy-1328444534-X.txt
• lmx-kybcnfo-1328444534-X.txt

function uniquename($prefix,$extension){ $return=''; for ($i=0;$i<7;$i++){ $return.=chr(rand(97,122)); } $return="$prefix-$return-".time()."-X.$extension"; return $return; }

You will note that the software also adds a dash X (-X) into the filename. This makes it easy to retrieve the files timestamp from the filename by using explode('-',$filename) alittle practical twist. Hopefully you will find this sample code useful, feel free to use any of our code snippets on your site it has been placed in a text box to make cut and paste easier. A link back to www.webmaster-a.com would be appreciated.!

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