Assigning data

hey guys,

I am a total noob and appologies for this next question, but i was wondering how you could, with php, assign a value of 1 to a field in the mysql database.  Then what sort of code would i need to read the field and if value = 1 then display an image.

The context in which i wish to use it:

I have a phpbb and the global announce feature doesnt stand out enough for me so im keen on having a mod that displays an image to the user that says 'New Announcment' and on clicking the announcement the value := 0 and they cant see it anymore.  Any help would be great.  Also, how would one := all users a 1 value and then on click just assign the individuals field a 0 value.

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Sounds like you need to get your hands on a good tutorial.

I found one that searched to see if the variable was what was specified and an image could be displayed.  But im guessing from that answer im going to have to keep searching?

Sorry, I don't follow.

Am i going to have to find the help myself? Or could you possible suggest something useful like what to look for or what the commands might be called.

You're going to have to figure out how to explain the actual problem, or I won't be able to suggest anything.

<?php
/**********************************************
first part****************************************
learn code to insert and extract info from a database******
**********************************************/
//$v = value from entry in database
if($v == 1)
{
?>
<img ='images/your image' />
<?php
} 
?>

I think you need to look up some basic php & mysql before you could attempt to make something like this

Thanks wooly i will do