what are the {vb raw xyz}? and how to use them?

[radiofranky]

Hi,
I see a lot of {vb raw totalpost} in the template but can't figure out how to print it out.
For example, I see {vb raw totalpost} in one template and I would like to use that in another template, can I do that?

I have tried several instances but with no luck. It always returns empty.

[Lynne]

Those are just new ways to writing the variables. {vb:raw totalpost} used to be $totalpost in vB3 and is probably more recognizable.

You cannot always just move a variable from one template to another. All variables must be registered for use in a template (Cellarius wrote a really good article that you may be interested in - [vB4] Rendering templates and registering variables - a short guide (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=228078)) and, if you are moving it to another page, then you need to also take the php code and move it to that page or else the variable won't exist for use.

[radiofranky]

thanks I will check out the article.