# PHP dir() Function

PHP Directory Reference

## Example

Use the dir() function:

<?php
$d = dir(getcwd());
echo "Handle: " . $d->handle . "<br>";
echo "Path: " . $d->path . "<br>";
while (($file = $d->read()) !== false){
echo "filename: " . $file . "<br>";
}
$d->close();
?>

Result:

Handle: Resource id #2
Path: /etc/php
filename: .
filename: ..
filename: ajax.gif
filename: books.xml
filename: cdcatalog.xml
filename: cd_catalog.xml
filename: default.asp
filename: demo_array.asp
filename: demo_array.htm
...
...
...

## Definition and Usage

The dir() function returns an instance of the Directory class. This function is used to read a directory, which includes the following:

- The given directory is opened
- The two properties handle and path of dir() are available
- Both handle and path properties have three methods: read(), rewind(), and close()

## Syntax

dir(directory,context);

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
directory | Required. Specifies the directory to open
context | Optional.

## Technical Details

Return Value: | Returns an instance of the Directory class. FALSE on failure
PHP Version: | 4.0+

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