Code Questions: Is [hpurl] a good syntax for Home Page URL?

[NashChristian]

Hello,

Does [hpurl] = [homeurl]?

If not, what is the difference?

It seems to work in some applications that I'm using it in, but not in others. Should I avoid it and just use [homeurl]?

Also, what is the difference between '$vboptions' and '{$vbulletin->options}' ?

Thanks.
Jeff

[Dismounted]

It's your choice - it's your BB code.

You should use $vboptions in templates as using the brackets looks messy and is probably slower.

[NashChristian]

Hello Dismounted,

Thanks for the reply.

I'm still a little confused.

First, is [hpurl] a pre-defined BB code by vB, which stands for home page url? I just guessed at the code, based on the bburl, and it seems to work in some applications, but I want to make sure that it is good code.

Is there a diffinitive list of BB codes somewhere, which vB uses, so that I can learn more about this?

Second, can I use the $vboptions in ALL applications if I prefer, or are there situations where I must use the brackets? I don't understand if it's just a preference, or serves a function.

Thanks.
Jeff

[Dismounted]

You should always use variables instead of a class in curly braces if available. Curly braces are used when you need to access class methods, class variables, multi-dimensional arrays, or when the boundries of a variable name can not be determined.

[hpurl] is not a default BB code.

[Opserty]

is [B]not a BBCode. The bburl bit is the key which is associated with the value for that setting. $vboptions is an array of options, you can read about arrays on the PHP site (See here (http://php.net/types.array)).

I think if you hover over the input box for a setting (in the AdminCP) it will tell you the key name. Otherwise you can run a plugin with var_dump() (http://php.net/var_dump) on $vbulletin->options to see a full list of it's contents.

[NashChristian]

is [B]not a BBCode. The bburl bit is the key which is associated with the value for that setting.

Thanks for the clarrification. So is [hpurl] a key associated with home page url? Or did I make that up somehow?

Thanks.
Jeff

[Opserty]

I don't know if hpurl exists... you'll have to try it and see. Check the link in my first paragraph it explains about arrays and what they are.

[NashChristian]

Hello.

I tried the URL, but it looks to be a little over my head.

Thanks for the feedback.
Jeff

[Opserty]

I think $vbulletin->options[homeurl] is what you want. [hpurl] doesn't exist, unless you have modifications installed or something.

[NashChristian]

I think $vbulletin->options[homeurl] is what you want. [hpurl] doesn't exist, unless you have modifications installed or something.

Or $vboptions[homeurl] right? It's the exact same thing isn't it?

[Boofo]

There is no [hurl] and never has been.

[Opserty]

Or $vboptions[homeurl] right? It's the exact same thing isn't it?
Yes, in templates you use $vboptions.

[NashChristian]

There is no [hurl] and never has been.

Boofo,

I was talking about [hpurl]. Does that exist?

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Yes, in templates you use $vboptions.

Thanks for the help!
:)

[Boofo]

Not that either. Unless they snuck it in when I wasn't looking. ;)

[NashChristian]

Not that either. Unless they snuck it in when I wasn't looking. ;)

That's wierd. I wonder why it is working on my vBa navigation module! I've had problems with the code in other places, which is why I ask, but it seems to work fine on my navigation module.

Wierd!

Thanks for the help.
:) Jeff

[King Kovifor]

That's wierd. I wonder why it is working on my vBa navigation module! I've had problems with the code in other places, which is why I ask, but it seems to work fine on my navigation module.

Wierd!

Thanks for the help.
:) Jeff

I would assume that vBAdvanced CMPS adds that syntax on their home page specifically. As it does not come with vBulletin.

[NashChristian]

I would assume that vBAdvanced CMPS adds that syntax on their home page specifically. As it does not come with vBulletin.

Maybe it's a spoof. I just guessed at the code, based on the bburl code, but for some reason it seems to be working on my CMPS navigation module.

Thanks.

[Dismounted]

As said, vBA probably adds that variable, hence it does not work anywhere else.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

And if the issue you have is with vBAdvanced, then the best place to ask i their website.

[NashChristian]

And if the issue you have is with vBAdvanced, then the best place to ask i their website.

I was just wanting to find out for sure whether the code was stock vB or not. Otherwise I would have posted it at vBa. I understand now, that it's not.

I'm all set. Thanks!
Jeff