** I think I figured out my problem and fixed it now, thanks! (esp to GrandFather :D )) ** Hi all,

This is what I want to do:
Read a large file and display the results of the file, nicely formatted, in a browser. However, large files can cause browser time outs.

This is what I am doing:

I have created a module with a function that reads in the potentially very large file, and creates an html file displaying the results of the file. Next I do a redirection to the results. My main script calls this module via a thread, and detaches the thread. then the main script keeps refreshing the browser.

The problem:
the detached thread does not work. If I do not detach the thread and make it join before refreshing,or if i call the function directly (non threading), the html file is properly made. However, once i call detach on the thread or not make it join, it does not work.

any ideas??

side question: Is it necessary to detach a thread whenever you don't intend to wait for it to finish before the script ends? Like would it automatically run till the end even tho the main script has finished executing?

Thanks!

In reply to detached thread not working?? by bluegirl123

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