chunk_split

(PHP 4, PHP 5)

chunk_split — Split a string into smaller chunks

Description

string chunk_split ( string $body [, int $chunklen [, string $end]] )
Can be used to split a string into smaller chunks which is useful for e.g. converting base64_encode() output to match RFC 2045 semantics. It inserts end every chunklen characters.

Parameters

body
The string to be chunked.

chunklen
The chunk length. Defaults to 76.

end
The line ending sequence. Defaults to “\r\n”.

Return Values

Returns the chunked string.

Examples

Example 2370. chunk_split() example

<?php
// format $data using RFC 2045 semantics
$new_string = chunk_split(base64_encode($data));
?>


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