[BirdOPrey5]

I hoping this isn't too far off topic bt if possible I think it would make a good addition to the article...

What if I want to override an existing template with a new template. Basically ignore whatever is in a given template and render a new template, and copy the new template to the old template? Is that possible?

I've tried stuff like:

$templater = vB_Template::create('my_new_template');
$templater->register('myvar', $myvar);
$globaltemplates['existing_vb_template'] = $templater->render();

in all the various template hooks to no avail. I've also tried using $vbulletin->templatecache['existing_vb_template'] in the last line instead of $globaltemplates and also did not work.

Is what I'm asking possible? Seems like it should be... Any input would be appreciated.