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

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

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.

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

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.

[bburl] is 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).

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 [minicode]var_dump()[/minicode] on [minicode]$vbulletin->options[/minicode] to see a full list of it's contents.

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

Thanks.
Jeff

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.

Hello.

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

Thanks for the feedback.
Jeff

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?

There is no [hurl] and never has been.

Yes, in templates you use $vboptions.

Boofo,

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

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Thanks for the help!
:)

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

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.

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

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