using variable variables with arrays please help!

[sos]

Please can someone show me an easy to follow example of how I can use a dynamic variable with an array. I am having a hard time understanding the practicalities of var variables. I am having a tough time seeing a clear relation on how to use them. all I need is a easy to follow example. thank you.

[Joan Garnet]

If dynamic means for you from an URL to another, then it is already done.

When you go to a page and you send variables
for example:
mi_page.php?my_var1=26&my_var2=Joan

You can access them using this function:
echo $HTTP_GET_VARS["my_var1"]; (the same as $HTTP_GET_VARS[0] )
would output --> 26
echo $HTTP_GET_VARS["my_var2"]; (the same as $HTTP_GET_VARS[1] )
would output --> Joan

If you have sent those vars using a form and the POST method, then you'll have to use this -->

echo $HTTP_POST_VARS["my_var1"];
would output --> 26
echo $HTTP_POST_VARS["my_var2"];
would output --> Joan

I hope you meant that...
otherwise try again ;)

bye!

[Oleg Butuzov]

or use $_GET or $_POST arrays =)

[sos]

You can refer here to the type of variable variable I mean: http://www.zend.com/manual/language.variables.variable.php. What I am failing to comprehend is the usefulness of a VARIABLE VARIABLE. The definition seems very straight forward "a variable variable takes the value of a variable and treats that as the name of a variable". Ok so what I need is some clarity on some practical means in which I can use this tool. Maybe some very basic examples of a variable variable in use.

Please help me see the logic. And Thanks For All The SUPPORT!

[Oleg Butuzov]

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<?php
$test="This is test";
$b="test";
$a=${$b};

echo $a;
?>

output "This is test"