Thread

Hello,

I need to use PHP in several templates (mostly add/remove variables from the PHP session), and I’m looking for the right way to embed a set of php functions, that I could re-use across all these templates.

I could try to make a plugin, but I’m afraid with parsing order issues, and I think I’d rather use the functions in php, not in template tags .

Obviously, I don’t want to mess things up with EE’s built in functions, so I need your good advice !

Cheers.
L.

In cases where I’m ok using php in templates I just do an include to a custom functions file at the top of my template. You will have to use the full server path ( something like var/www/yoursite/lib/mycode/custom-functions.php).

More recently I’ve been writing plugins to accomplish a lot of the php stuff that I need.

Speaking of plugins…. maybe this one?

http://www.putyourlightson.net/session-variables-plugin

Hi adrake9,

I’m well aware of the session variables plugin, but it’s not sufficient for what I need.
I was not using the full server path, and thought the error was related to EE not allowing me to do that !
It’s working now.

BTW, I should write a plugin, but it would be a headache to create a plugin that would suit each page where I need it, and I’m in a rush.

Thanks !