PHP rewind() function (with example)

I am having some issues understanding the functionality of the PHP rewind() function and its use in my code. I would appreciate it if someone could explain it to me in a simple and clear way.

Here is the relevant code portion where I am trying to use the rewind() function:

```php
$file = fopen("data.txt", "r");

// Read and display the first line
$line = fgets($file);
echo $line;

// Move the file pointer back to the start
rewind($file);

// Read and display the first line again
$line = fgets($file);
echo $line;

fclose($file);
```

I am trying to read the contents of a file and display the first line, and then read and display it again after moving the file pointer back to the start using the rewind() function. However, it seems that the rewind() function is not working as expected, as the second echo statement does not display the first line again. I would like to know what I am doing wrong and how to correctly use the rewind() function in this scenario. Thank you in advance for your help!

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bayer.euna

July 08 2023 at 06:48 AM

Based on my personal experience, it seems like you are using the rewind() function correctly in your code. However, the issue might not be with the function itself but rather with the file pointer position after you read the first line.

When you use the fgets() function, it moves the file pointer forward to the next position. So, when you call rewind() immediately after the first fgets(), the file pointer is already at the second line, and using rewind() won't reset it back to the start.

To overcome this issue, you can use the fseek() function to explicitly set the file pointer to the beginning before calling fgets() again. Here's an updated version of your code:

php
$file = fopen("data.txt", "r");



// Read and display the first line

$line = fgets($file);

echo $line;



// Reset the file pointer to the beginning

fseek($file, 0);



// Read and display the first line again

$line = fgets($file);

echo $line;



fclose($file);

Using fseek() with a position of 0 will move the file pointer back to the start of the file, allowing you to read the first line again correctly.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

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marcelo.mitchell

July 07 2023 at 01:35 PM

Oh, I see you're facing some trouble with the PHP rewind() function. Based on my own experience, I haven't encountered such an issue with rewind(). However, I can suggest an alternative approach to achieve your desired outcome.

Instead of using rewind(), you could utilize the file() function, which reads the file into an array, with each line as an element. Here's how you can modify your code:

php
$lines = file("data.txt");



// Read and display the first line

echo $lines[0];



// Read and display the first line again

echo $lines[0];

By using file(), you read the entire file into the $lines array. Then, you can directly access the first line by using $lines[0] twice to achieve the desired result. This approach avoids the need for manipulating file pointers.

Give this a try and let me know if it solves your issue. If you still have any further questions, feel free to ask. Good luck!

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