how to use chmod-ability to decide action

hey everyone, another Q from me

[al1911]

i want to do this...

if ( i can chmod folder ) {
chmod("folder", 0777) }
else {
echo "can't chmod folder"; }

what do i replace "i can chmod folder" with?
or is there a better way of doing this?
any help appreciated.

[dmmh]

if (!chmod("folder", 0777){
echo "can't chmod folder";
}

[al1911]

i tried that, i get the error message...

Warning: chmod(): Operation not permitted in /WebServer/Site/thingy.php on line 2

followed by the text to echo if it can't chmod

[dmmh]

sorry

if (!@chmod("folder", 0777){
echo "can't chmod folder";
}

[al1911]

ah, yes
i should have known that too :P
it works now

many thanks :)

[dmmh]

welcome :)