mod_rewrite question

[The-Ensemble]

I've heard using mod_rewrite is the best way to get a more clean url.

I have file.php?do=view&id=X and I want to change to file.php?id=X like how forumdisplay.php works, what would the rewrite rule be for it?

Thanks

[Opserty]

You need the do=view part for the script else it may not function properly.

You might be able to do something like file.php/view/X or something but I don't know much about mod_rewrite so I'll let someone else advise you.

[MoT3rror]

I am just learning mod_rewrite but here is a try

RewriteRule ^file.php?id=([^/]*)$ /file.php?do=view&id=$1

I don't promise this will work but it may help you get closer.