The php Function ftp_rawlist()

There are times when you need to get a detailed listing of files from an FTP server. The php function ftp_rawlist() allows you to do just that. In this article, we will take a look at this important function and discuss how it can be used in your projects.

In order to use ftp_rawlist(), you will first need to establish a connection with the server. This can be done with the ftp_connect() function, which takes the hostname and port number as its parameters. Once the connection is established, you will then be able to perform various file transfer functions against the server.

The ftp_rawlist() function sends a "LIST" command to the server, which then returns a list of all of the files that are located in the given directory. This listing is returned in a raw form that needs to be parsed in order to determine the file information. The ftp_systype() function can be used to help parse this output.

If the recursive parameter is set to TRUE, then a "LIST -R" command will be sent to the server in order to list files and directories recursively as well. This functionality is available in PHP version 4.0.0 and higher.

The ftp_rawlist() functionality is an essential tool to have in your arsenal of php functions when working with FTP servers. With proper usage and error handling, this function can be a valuable asset in your applications. Be sure to test it out for yourself in your own project and see how it can be beneficial!

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ftp_rawlist example

$path       = dirname( $path ) . '/';
        } else {
            $limit_file = false;
        }

        $pwd = ftp_pwd( $this->link );

        if ( ! @ftp_chdir( $this->link, $path ) ) { // Can't change to folder = folder doesn't exist.             return false;
        }

        $list = ftp_rawlist( $this->link, '-a', false );

        @ftp_chdir( $this->link, $pwd );

        if ( empty( $list ) ) { // Empty array = non-existent folder (real folder will show . at least).             return false;
        }

        $dirlist = array();

        foreach ( $list as $k => $v ) {
            $entry = $this->parselisting( $v );

            
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