I would like to rewrite files that don't exist to a php handler. I am currently using this .htaccess file, but it doesn't work as I'd like:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /app/index.php?_url=/$1
When I have no files, it works; it redirects correctly for resource that does not exist to my app, and I am able to capture it.
When I have exactly matching file (e.g.: test.txt and I request /test.txt); it loads test.txt correctly.
However, when I have a partial match (e.g.: test.txt exists, but I request /test); it does not redirect at all. In fact, it gives me the standard Apache 404. I want this to actually rewrite to my app, so I can deal with the request in a different manner.
I'm using pretty much default apache 2.2.22 from Debian. Is there some configuration I am missing, or is this the intended behaviour of the rewrite? Is there a way to achieve what I want?