how to insert php code into tpl files
duck101 |
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Hello, I tried to insert a php code into a tpl file, and for some reason not all of the code would display right. I've heard that php in tpl files is a big no,no. I then tried another option-- <script src="form.php"></script> to no avail. Is there another way to call up a php file from a tpl file? |
GHengeveld |
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The only way to execute php code directly from a template file is to use a callback function. You can call any php function from your tpl, both built-in and custom functions. The return value will be displayed in the HTML, which means the callback should return a string or a number, or nothing at all. You can use a callback function like this: {PHP|my_function('param1', 'param2')} Alternatively, you can combine it with a template tag or php variable: {MYTAG|my_function()} {PHP.somevariable|my_function()} More info: http://www.cotonti.com/docs/ext/themes/cotemplate_advanced |
duck101 |
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Sorry for my ignorance on callback functions, but how do I tell it where to find my php file. is the code below right? {PHP.somevariable|my_function('form.php')}
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Trustmaster |
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There is no way to include PHP files from a template and there will not be for security reasons. If you need a way to include the output of a PHP script in your template, then you should create a plugin that would wrap that PHP script and assign TPL tags, or at least assign its output to some global variable. You can place the PHP code directly into 'themes/your_theme/your_theme.php' file but still it must assign the HTML output to a global variable rather than echoing it. May the Source be with you!
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