register_globals and display_errors

Porte · 08-08-2005, 10:14 AM

Hello,

quick question regarding the php configuration. Is there a way to change these options using the ini_set() ? I know its possible to do error_reporting(VALUE) but some times display_errors are off.

Thanks.

Porte · 08-09-2005, 01:05 PM

Anyone?

axilant · 08-09-2005, 01:15 PM

why not look at http://php.net/ini_set

But the answer the question, you can. But only temp. When i say "temp" it will only happen when the script is running... and after that, it goes back to the normal setting in php.ini

Peter · 08-09-2005, 01:31 PM

do not bother setting register_globals in a script by the time the script is executed the work has been done.

You should be able to set that in a htaccess file instead, doing it there will make that setting active to any script within that folder BEFORE the script runs so will have an effect.

Porte · 08-09-2005, 02:20 PM

Yes, i needed to do it within the script itself for some reason during execution. How would a proper example look like?

ini_set("display_errors",1);
ini_set("register_globals",1);

Would this produce what I need?

Just tested..it didn't affect the script, still doesn't show errors because display errors are off in the .ini file.

Peter · 08-10-2005, 12:32 AM

setting register globals to on inside a script will not affect the script at all and is useless. Register Globals affects variables etc BEFORE a script is started.

regarding the errors 1 look at http://uk2.php.net/error-reporting

Porte · 08-10-2005, 12:45 PM

Yes, I've looked there. I just tried to set it in the script since axilant has said I am able to change this at runtime.

Forget register_globals, can I do this [ ini_set('display_errors', 1); but It didn't affect my script also? ]

Peter · 08-10-2005, 01:33 PM

I presume if your error_reporting level is too low then it wont matter what display_errors is set too.

Also it is possible that your host has blocked users from chaning settings in this way.

Porte · 08-10-2005, 03:19 PM

So this function ini_set() in other words, is useless?

mholt · 08-10-2005, 03:23 PM

Contact your host, and if they have blocked you from altering the INI settings (which they probably did), then yes, it's useless.

Porte · 08-10-2005, 03:27 PM

The point here is that I am writing a script which should be used by some people, so I want to take in consideration that every user will have different php configuration that's why I have asked about these 2 important settings. but then I found that using error_reporting(0) would be the best as of now.

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Peter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,900 0.60 NP$ (Donate)	do not bother setting register_globals in a script by the time the script is executed the work has been done. You should be able to set that in a htaccess file instead, doing it there will make that setting active to any script within that folder BEFORE the script runs so will have an effect. __________________ Manage your portfolio using my new Domain Portfolio Management script. Securing Your Domain Name From Theft

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Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere on earth! Posts: 3,528 21.30 NP$ (Donate)	Yes, i needed to do it within the script itself for some reason during execution. How would a proper example look like? ini_set("display_errors",1); ini_set("register_globals",1); Would this produce what I need? Just tested..it didn't affect the script, still doesn't show errors because display errors are off in the .ini file. __________________ Custom WordPress theme design. Top notch free WordPress themes Custom Theme Design

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Peter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,900 0.60 NP$ (Donate)	setting register globals to on inside a script will not affect the script at all and is useless. Register Globals affects variables etc BEFORE a script is started. regarding the errors 1 look at http://uk2.php.net/error-reporting __________________ Manage your portfolio using my new Domain Portfolio Management script. Securing Your Domain Name From Theft

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axilant Account Closed Join Date: May 2004 Location: /etc/passwd Posts: 2,194 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	why not look at http://php.net/ini_set But the answer the question, you can. But only temp. When i say "temp" it will only happen when the script is running... and after that, it goes back to the normal setting in php.ini

08-10-2005, 12:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere on earth! Posts: 3,528 21.30 NP$ (Donate)	Yes, I've looked there. I just tried to set it in the script since axilant has said I am able to change this at runtime. Forget register_globals, can I do this [ ini_set('display_errors', 1); but It didn't affect my script also? ] __________________ Custom WordPress theme design. Top notch free WordPress themes Custom Theme Design

08-10-2005, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,900 0.60 NP$ (Donate)	I presume if your error_reporting level is too low then it wont matter what display_errors is set too. Also it is possible that your host has blocked users from chaning settings in this way. __________________ Manage your portfolio using my new Domain Portfolio Management script. Securing Your Domain Name From Theft

08-10-2005, 03:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere on earth! Posts: 3,528 21.30 NP$ (Donate)	So this function ini_set() in other words, is useless? __________________ Custom WordPress theme design. Top notch free WordPress themes Custom Theme Design

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mholt DNOA Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 5,041 18.01 NP$ (Donate)	Contact your host, and if they have blocked you from altering the INI settings (which they probably did), then yes, it's useless. __________________ codeboards A high-quality community of programmers -- Join today and post! We want new members!

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Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere on earth! Posts: 3,528 21.30 NP$ (Donate)	The point here is that I am writing a script which should be used by some people, so I want to take in consideration that every user will have different php configuration that's why I have asked about these 2 important settings. but then I found that using error_reporting(0) would be the best as of now. __________________ Custom WordPress theme design. Top notch free WordPress themes Custom Theme Design

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