Can I insert PHP into styles and templates?

[ApplePro]

Hello guys,

I'm creating new style for my site. I wonder is it possible to insert PHP code into templates? I've tried to use <? ?>, but it doesn't work.

[Zachery]

No, not directly.

You might want to checkout the plugin system though.

[ApplePro]

Originally Posted by Zachery

No, not directly.

You might want to checkout the plugin system though.

Thanks for quick reply. Do you mean I should use just one plugin to enables <? ?> inserts or do you mean I should use plugins each time I want to insert PHP code (use plugin instead of PHP code)?

[Zachery]

Lets start with the basics here, you _cannot_ write php into the vBulletin templates, period.


I said you might want to checkout the plugin system, as in see how it works, chances are it will work for you.

All you have to do is write your php code

PHP Code:

$test = "Hello $vbulletin->userinfo[username]" 


Into a plugin like global start, then in the header template you could put $test and it will display.

[ApplePro]

Thanks. I will learn plugins system.

[Coders Shack]

its possible to make a plugin that would let you

but it would be a waste of time..

[ApplePro]

Originally Posted by Coders Shack

its possible to make a plugin that would let you

but it would be a waste of time..

Why?