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modifying forumhome template · **Released**: 03-02-2002

I am going to modify my forum home template so that there is an narrow column on the left side, next to all the forums so that I can add links, buttons, etc.

I know how to add the correct code in the correct spot, but I was wondering if I could instead place a reference to another, new template where I can add the code instead. The end result would appear the same, but I'd be putting my code in a new file keeping things less confusing. Not sure if I am making myself clear... know what I mean?

If you DO know what I mean, how do I make the call for another template from within a template? Thanks for any help.

TWTCommish · #2 03-03-2002, 08:08 PM

You'll want to, I think, open you global.php file and find this (around line 270):

PHP Code:


			
$header='';

$footer='';

Right after it, put this:

PHP Code:


			
eval("\$leftcolumn = \"".gettemplate('leftcolumn')."\";");

Then, create a template called leftcolumn, put whatever you want in it, and use the $leftcolumn variable as you please. I think that ought to work; though I haven't tried it myself.

I might be missing something.

DFX · #3 03-04-2002, 05:23 PM

I gave that a try and it put the text above the main forums table and not to the left.

Ted2 · #4 03-04-2002, 05:42 PM

Thank you I will try that.

Quote:

I gave that a try and it put the text above the main forums table and not to the left.

Well that sounds like you are simply placing the $leftcolumn variable in the wrong place, no?

Scott MacVicar · #5 03-04-2002, 10:04 PM

correct it is in the wrong place, it simply parses the template into $leftcolumn you have to put it in the right place with the appropriate html in that variable in the appropriate part of the page.

DFX · #6 03-05-2002, 11:52 AM

Yep you are correct

It's working now, thanks.

Vivi Ornitier · #7 03-20-2002, 08:28 PM

Im sorry for the late repsonse but would do something like on http://forums.ffrepublic.com except on the left? if not could u temm me how to please

afterlab · #8 03-24-2002, 02:44 PM

Err.. :\

solent · #9 06-25-2002, 12:28 PM

ok i have done that but i cannot even get my leftcoloum to be displayed at all.

any ideas??

xeon · #10 06-26-2002, 01:52 PM

Did you create the lefcolumn template and then use the $leftcolumn variable to place the column in your forum home?

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