Example
Store the contents of an output buffer in a variable:
html
<?php
ob_start();
echo "Hello World!";
$contents =
ob_get_flush();
echo "<br>";
echo "The contents of the buffer were:
";
echo $contents;
?>
Definition and Usage
The ob_get_flush() function outputs the contents of the topmost output buffer, returns the contents and the deletes the buffer. The output may be caught by another output buffer or, if there are no other output buffers, sent directly to the browser.
Syntax
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ob_get_flush();
Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns a string containing the contents of the buffer |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.3+ |