This method adds files and directories to an existing archive. If the archive does not exist, it attempts to create it. The files and directories listed are added at the end of the archive, even if a file with the same name is already archived.

Parameter

mixed $filelist - an array of filenames and directory names, or a single string with names separated by a single blank space. For each directory added in the archive, the files and sub-directories are also added.

Return value

boolean - Returns TRUE on success, FALSE on failure.

Throws

Table 25-1. Possible PEAR_Error values

Error code	Error message	Reason	Solution
`NULL`	"Invalid file list"	The argument for the function is not correct formatted or build.	Check for typing mistakes in the argument

Note

This function can not be called statically.

Example

Example 25-1. Add files to a compressed archive

$tar_object = new Archive_Tar("tarname.tar.gz", true); $v_list[0]="dev/file.txt"; $v_list[1]="dev/data/"; $v_list[2]="log/file.log"; $tar_object->add($v_list);

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