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magicbus + · 12-09-2009, 09:44 AM

Hi all

I have the developer version 4.2 and I want to put my own php code at the bottom of this template page.

What I would like to do is get the category id (and maybe name) and use it within the php block. Most likely a switch statement that does different things depending on where we are.

How would I go about accessing and using this variable like this please? What other variables are available? is there a list anywhere?

Thank you

seymourjames + · 12-09-2009, 10:01 AM

Use the smarty debug feature to see what variables are available to you. There are lots of threads and posts about this on the forum. If you have a recent version then it is possible to pick up the categoryID during browse.

Please put your version and template into your post aswell. It helps us to help you. Not aware of any version 4.2 - did I miss something

magicbus + · 12-09-2009, 10:23 AM

4.16 then, and the default template.

What is the smarty debug feature and how do I use it?

The search facility in this forum and in the documentation don't really help very much. Is there an FAQ

I'm sorry if this is a too basic question. Believe me I have looked.

Lhotch + · 12-09-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicbus

I'm sorry if this is a too basic question. Believe me I have looked.

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magicbus + · 12-10-2009, 08:29 AM

thanks, works fine

seymourjames + · 12-10-2009, 08:47 AM

No problem - you find the debug utility invaluable. Do remember if you have the seo module to turn it off or the debug can play up.

12-09-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
magicbus + Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 8	using a category id in browse.tpl Hi all I have the developer version 4.2 and I want to put my own php code at the bottom of this template page. What I would like to do is get the category id (and maybe name) and use it within the php block. Most likely a switch statement that does different things depending on where we are. How would I go about accessing and using this variable like this please? What other variables are available? is there a list anywhere? Thank you

12-09-2009, 10:01 AM	#2
seymourjames + All Hands On Deck Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,342 Rep Power: 84	Use the smarty debug feature to see what variables are available to you. There are lots of threads and posts about this on the forum. If you have a recent version then it is possible to pick up the categoryID during browse. Please put your version and template into your post aswell. It helps us to help you. Not aware of any version 4.2 - did I miss something __________________ "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.". TemplateCodes.com for 68C, Version 4 Templates & Modules Get the Best U.S Hosting, Best U.K Hosting

12-10-2009, 08:47 AM	#6
seymourjames + All Hands On Deck Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,342 Rep Power: 84	No problem - you find the debug utility invaluable. Do remember if you have the seo module to turn it off or the debug can play up. __________________ "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.". TemplateCodes.com for 68C, Version 4 Templates & Modules Get the Best U.S Hosting, Best U.K Hosting

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12-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
magicbus + Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 8	4.16 then, and the default template. What is the smarty debug feature and how do I use it? The search facility in this forum and in the documentation don't really help very much. Is there an FAQ I'm sorry if this is a too basic question. Believe me I have looked.

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magicbus + Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 8	thanks, works fine

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