How can I use a variable inside a php file in a custom template?

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Originally Posted by Sherif

not really.. but when plugin has option to add php code then why not use it..

True. One last question. If I wanted to include the variable in more than one template can I do this:

PHP Code:

vB_Template::preRegister('COTW_SOTW',array('cotw_sidemenu' => $cotw_sidemenu));
vB_Template::preRegister('other template',array('cotw_sidemenu' => $cotw_sidemenu));
vB_Template::preRegister('other template',array('cotw_sidemenu' => $cotw_sidemenu));
vB_Template::preRegister('other template',array('cotw_sidemenu' => $cotw_sidemenu)); 


Or is there a better way of doing it If it is for more than a couple of templates?