Archive_Tar::add()
Archive_Tar::add() – add files or directories
Synopsis
require_once 'Archive/Tar.php';
boolean add (
mixed $filelist
)
Description
This method adds files and directories to an existing archive. If the archive does not exist, it attempts to create it. The files and directories listed are added at the end of the archive, even if a file with the same name is already archived.
Parameter
-
mixed $filelist- an array of filenames and directory names, or a single string with names separated by a single blank space. For each directory added in the archive, the files and sub-directories are also added.
Return value
boolean - Returns TRUE on success, FALSE on failure.
Throws
| Error code | Error message | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| NULL | "Invalid file list" | The argument for the function is not correct formatted or build. | Check for typing mistakes in the argument |
Note
This function can not be called statically.
Example
Add files to a compressed archive
<?php
$tar_object = new Archive_Tar("tarname.tar.gz", true);
$v_list[0]="dev/file.txt";
$v_list[1]="dev/data/";
$v_list[2]="log/file.log";
$tar_object->add($v_list);
?>