How to split a search term

[benrob82]

Hi, I need to be able to split a search terms and then use it to query the database. If i enter one search term it works fine but I when two are enetered it doesnt work.

Do I use explode() or preg_match() can someone please help.

 

[vacunita]

Explode could be used. However explode needs a separator character to split the string.

Supposing your separator character is a space:

$searchterms=explode(" ",$_POST['forminput']);

This will then give you an array with the keywords.




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[sleipnir214]

I would use preg_split():

$searchterms = preg_split ('/\s+/',$_POST['forminput']);

That way, if your user enters multiple spaces between words, you don't get empty array elements.



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