ftp_connection::chdir

Description

Changes to the specified directory, if possible.

Syntax

bool ftp_connection::chdir (string $ftp_path)


Parameter $ftp_path

Expected type: String
Description: The path to a directory


Return value

Expected type: Boolean
Description: True if the command was successful, false otherwise


Notes

  • Example: $package_ftp->chdir('/path/to/some/directory');
  • Sends the CWD (Change Working Directory) command to the FTP server
  • Checks to make sure there's a valid connection before continuing
  • Checks for a response code of 250 (Requested file action ok, completed)
  • Sets a "bad_path" error if the command wasn't successful
  • Returns false if there's no connection or the command wasn't successful
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