Can the module upload files?

Question

I have a drupal module that requires other files from the internet. Is it possible for the module to load these files upon activation?

Answer 1

Drupal Way is designed to use the File Interface and installation hooks:

• hook_enable(): triggers when the module is turned on.
• hook_install(): triggers when the module is installed.
• hook_requirements(): informs the user whether the module requirements have been met.

, hook_install() hook_requirements(), , . , , hook_enable().

PHP-, . , include / require, API , .

, , File Interface. ( → ). , file_create_path(), file_save_data(). API , .

, , , file_check_location() file_get_contents() include/require.

Answer 2

, PHP (. allow_url_fopen), , hook_enable , , , hook_install.