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phpvariablestimefpdf

Fpdf make filname time

Working with fpdf, having the problem that I want the filename to be the time now in hours, minutes, and seconds. 

$timezone = "Europe/Oslo";
 date_default_timezone_set($timezone);
 $format="%H%M%S";
$strf=strftime($format);

Having the problem how to put the variable with the .pdf. Because this way didn't work:

$pdf->Output('$strf.pdf', 'D');
Solution

  • Variables must be wrapped in double quotes, or else PHP will output them literally ($strf.pdf rather than 123456.pdf).

    $pdf->Output("$strf.pdf", 'D'); or $pdf->Output($strf . '.pdf', 'D');

    I personally prefer the second, since I think it is easier to read and comprehend. I only use variables in double-quoted strings when it is a very long string with multiple variables and concatenating strings and variables can get messy.