basic php problem

[lennon123]

hi there,
really simple one... how do i display an image using php? Im using a case switch and all i want it to do is display an image based on a variable that is set. know the case switch is working cuz its works with a string but cant get an image to print. Anyone help?

 

[jpadie]

just echo out the html to the browser

switch ($_GET['somevar']){
  case 1:
    echo "<img src=\"image1.png\" />";
    break;
  case 2:
    ...etc
}

 

[lennon123]

thanks a lot... got it working now
cheers

 

[southbeach]

Today I am right behind jpadie ....

Two things:
(1) If escaping the characters confuse you, try combining the quotes. Use echo '<img src="image1.png" />';

(2) Simply echoing something to the screen does not guarantee it will be visible; you MUST make sure it is set in a visible area of your page and that you do not have layers sitting on top of it (if using <div> tags) or that it does not get lost on the background color - Make sure there is contrast.

Good luck!