PHP touch() Function
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Definition and Usage
The touch() function sets the access and modification time of the specified file.
This function returns TRUE on success, or FALSE on failure.
Syntax
touch(filename,time,atime)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| filename | Required. Specifies the file to touch |
| time | Optional. Sets the time. The current system time is set by default |
| atime | Optional. Sets the access time. Default is the current system time if no parameters are set, or the same as the time parameter if that parameter is set |
Tips and Notes
Note: If the specified file does not exist, it will be created.
Example
<?php
touch("test.txt");
?>
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