Using PHP in VBulletin

[Sweeks]

Right, I am wanting to use some php code using the VB notices system. Here is the PHP code I am wanting to use.

PHP Code:

<?
//Chooses a random number
$num = Rand (1,6);
//Based on the random number, gives a quote
switch ($num)
{
case 1:
echo "Time is money";
break;
case 2:
echo "An apple a day keeps the doctor away";
break;
case 3:
echo "Elmo loves dorthy";
break;
case 4:
echo "Off to see the wizard";
break;
case 5:
echo "Tomorrow is another day";
break;
case 6:
echo "PHP is cool!";
}
?>

I have tried including this into one of my logicians templates but its not working using the following:

PHP Code:

<span style="color:000; font-size:16pt;><?php include("/mascot/random.php"); ?></span>

Ive heard VB doesnt allow PHP to be used unless I create a plugin, is this true and if so, how can I create one for this job.

All ideas and help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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I seen the VB manual and it just doesnt seem to work the method shown there. I have added a new plugin name quotegenerator and used

ob_start();
include('/mascot/random.php');
$quotegen = ob_get_contents();
ob_end_clean();

This is an error from a Logician Web Template I tested $quotegen on.

Warning: include(/mascot/random.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/global.php(404) : eval()'d code on line 722

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '/mascot/random.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in [path]/global.php(404) : eval()'d code on line 722

Then I tried $quotegen within a VB notice and still it wont work. Please help
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MILF PORN

[Cromulent]

Your path is wrong unless you are running Apache in chrooted environment. You need to fix it.

[Lynne]

We might be able to suggest the hook location for your plugin if you tell us a bit more about the code - like where are you wanting to post the results?

[Sweeks]

I am wanting to post the results within a div, floated to the right of a white background, next to an image on the left.

I havent tried the $quotegen within a div as of yet only on its own to test it. I tried it within a web template created using the logicians web templates mod and with a new notice on its own.

Am I supposed to use the full path?

Like blah/home/public_html/etc

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Thank you, it is now working after changing the path to the full path /home/Blah/public_html/

Lets hope I can get this the way I want it too

Very happy