Probably not the most efficient way, but this seems to do what you asked... $input = 13; $str = strrev( (string)decbin( $input ) ); for( $i = 0; $i < strlen( $str ); $i++ ) { $var = pow( 2, $i ); $output[$var] = ( $str[$i] == 1 ) ? 'set' : 'unset'; } print_r( $output ); Produces: Array ( [1] => set [2] => unset [4] => set [8] => set ) Jason. On Tue, 2003-05-13 at 10:11, sfpk wrote: > I am looking for a function that can handle a variable > and extract (via a bitmask, as an array) the seperate > flags (and put them in an array, or each in their own > variable). Something like: > > Input: > $CollectedSettingsString = "13"; > > Call: > getIndividualVars($CollectedSettings); > > Output: > $SetArgumentsArray : 1 = set, 2 = unset, 4 = set, 8 = set > > > > > Look here for Free PHP Classes of objects: > http://phpclasses.UpperDesign.com/ > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > php-objects-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- Jason C <jasonconrads@yahoo.com> ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Rent DVDs from home. Over 14,500 titles. Free Shipping & No Late Fees. Try Netflix for FREE! http://us.click.yahoo.com/BVVfoB/hP.FAA/uetFAA/saFolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Look here for Free PHP Classes of objects: http://phpclasses.UpperDesign.com/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: php-objects-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/