Posted by Geoffrey on 10/26/06 04:53

Hi Stan --

Perhaps you could use a combination of serialize and base64_encode to
solve your problem. The only catch is that encoding strings in base64
can result in a really long URL and may (ultimately) exceed some
browsers' limits. But if the array you are working with is relatively
small, this solution may be feasible.

First serialize your array, then encode it in base64. Send the encoded
string as your GET variable. On the other side, decode the GET
variable, then unserialize it. This should reassemble your array
correctly.

Geoffrey


Stan McCann wrote:
> I've searched and searched for a function to create an array from a
> string maintaining key/value pairs and keep coming up blank. This
> seems to me that it would be quite commonly used.
>
> What I am doing is trying to pass an array using $_GET. To pass the
> array, it is rather simple to add it to my get string breaking the
> array into key,value,key,value,key,value. The problem is reading it
> back into an array. I've tried explode but that places each key and
> value as a value in an array. I've tried split and think it might work
> except it chokes if there is only one key/value. Is there a function
> to do what I want or is there a better way to pass an array?
>
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