Question

How can I convert a comma seperated string with pipes to two different arrays?

$combo_string = 'blue|car, red|truck, green|boat, yellow|bike';

where I need:

$colors_array = 

Array (
[0] => blue
[1] => red
[2] => green
[3] => yellow
)

and

$vehicles_array = 

Array (
[0] => car
[1] => truck
[2] => boat
[3] => bike
)

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

$combo_array = explode(', ', $combo_string);

$colors_array = $vehicles_array = array();
foreach ($combo_array as $piece) {
   list($color, $vehicle) = explode('|', $piece);
   $colors_array[] = $color;
   $vehicles_array[] = $vehicle;
}