How can I access a new variable within a template?

[gnawph]

I've used this tutorial to make a simple page. The goal is to create a movie viewer. I need to have access to a new variable inside of a template file so I can use conditionals on my new variable to make something happen.

For example here is my ideal template:

<div>
     <if condition="$my_new_variable">Do this</if>
</div>

[Adrian Schneider]

That's correct, you may want to add a value to it, such as

 <if condition="$my_new_variable == 1">.

What is the problem? You will need to define the variable in your PHP file first.

PHP Code:

$my_new_variable = 1; 


[gnawph]

Thanks

I'm not really sure why my variable wouldn't work before. All kosher now, thanks!

[Illthis]

I have the same Problem:

I want to use a variable
$tight_editor
in my
editor_toolbar_on template

which i declared in my profile.php on the first hook which is called profile_start

unfortunately in my editor i can't echo the variable

any ideas

[solita_ugc]

Originally Posted by SirAdrian

That's correct, you may want to add a value to it, such as

 <if condition="$my_new_variable == 1">.

What is the problem? You will need to define the variable in your PHP file first.

PHP Code:

$my_new_variable = 1; 


Should the variable be defined global?

[warrentr2]

Hello,
I battled with a similar issue for quite some time and noticed the following:
Lets say I want to display a debug variable in the header template like:

<div>$debugMsg</div>

That var must be set BEFORE global_setup_complete. For example, if I make the var

PHP Code:

$debugMsg = "Test Message"; 


in the global_setup_complete hook, the header template will never display anything. However, if I move the above php to global_start, it works as intended.

This is great if you want your code to be in global_start, but what if you need it later? Does anyone know a simple way to change the already processed templates?