Import from csv file to MySQL

[Smitro]

Hi,

I'm in the middle of writing a script to import a csv file into mySQL
(as apart of a bigger project)

I need to know what are the best steps to go from $_FILES to file().

Once the file is read into an array I should be right. I don't want to
keep a copy of the file uploaded either, as once it is imported I will
have no use for it.

I'm not sure, do I copy it store it then use it or is there a faster
way? Will the temp file be deleted or do I have to delete it?

[chrislive]

Re: Import from csv file to MySQL

I am at work so I cant give you the code but what you need to do is the
following:

1. upload to a temporary directory (say /temp - this folder will need
to have appropriate access rights)

2. use the file_read funcions (look for tutorials on flat files for all
this)

3. import your data into the DB

4. If successful use unlink($file); to delete OR print error message

Thanks
Chris

Smitro wrote:[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> I'm in the middle of writing a script to import a csv file into mySQL
> (as apart of a bigger project)
>
> I need to know what are the best steps to go from $_FILES to file().
>
> Once the file is read into an array I should be right. I don't want to
> keep a copy of the file uploaded either, as once it is imported I will
> have no use for it.
>
> I'm not sure, do I copy it store it then use it or is there a faster
> way? Will the temp file be deleted or do I have to delete it?[/color]

[Smitro]

Re: Import from csv file to MySQL

I think I've worked it out, I'm in the middle of writing the script.

I upload the file into $_FILES

grab the temp directory and temp file name etc from $_FILES

then run the mysql_query () something along the lines of "LOAD DATA
INFILE '$file_location ' INTO TABLE tale_name etc...

I guess it's one of these things, if you look hard enough you'll find
an answer.

Thanks anyway.