Create array names based on variable value

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But it's the other way around, instead of creating normal variables, I want to create arrays from the variable values

What do you mean by "Create array names"? If that's not relevant, couldn't you just make an array containing the variables like you create any other array? — BoltClock
– BoltClock, Commented May 14, 2011 at 6:14
please elaborate more what u exact want: write your desired array and input array — xkeshav
– xkeshav, Commented May 14, 2011 at 6:17

BoltClock · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-14 06:18:44Z

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If you want to make an array which maps variable names to their values, use compact(), passing variable names as strings:

$one = 1;
$two = 2;

$variables = compact('one', 'two'); // Array ( [one] => 1, [two] => 2 )

If all you want is an array containing the values of your variables, just make a normal array using array() and toss your variables in:

$one = 1;
$two = 2;

$variables = array($one, $two); // Array ( [0] => 1, [1] => 2 )

answered May 14, 2011 at 6:13

BoltClock

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beat to me :), but does OP really want this??