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mcrypt_module_self_test()

mcrypt_module_self_test - This function runs a self test on the specified module

Syntax

bool mcrypt_module_self_test (string $algorithm, string $lib_dir)

Arguments

  • algorithm - The algorithm to test.
  • lib_dir - The optional lib_dir parameter can contain the location of where the algorithm module is on the system.

Description

This function runs the self test on the algorithm specified.

Version

PHP 4.0.2, 5

Return value

The function returns TRUE if the self test succeeds, or FALSE when if fails.