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

[NashChristian]

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

[Dismounted]

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.

[NashChristian]

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

[Dismounted]

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.

[Opserty]

[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.

[NashChristian]

Originally Posted by Opserty

[bburl] is not a BBCode. The bburl bit is the key which is associated with the value for that setting.

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

Thanks.
Jeff

[Opserty]

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.

[NashChristian]

Hello.

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

Thanks for the feedback.
Jeff

[Opserty]

I think $vbulletin->options[homeurl] is what you want. [hpurl] doesn't exist, unless you have modifications installed or something.

[NashChristian]

Originally Posted by Opserty

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?