variables in templates

[al3bed]

hi,

I want know why this variable not identifed within template?

example:

in the plugin

PHP Code:

if ($vbulletin->options['options_product'] == 2){     
$slot = $leaderboard; } 


when I use $slot within template it not show but when I make it without if statment it's shown:

PHP Code:

$slot = $leaderboard; 


I need to do many options for each variable and the only way is to do if statment ..
any help