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I’d like to use conditionals to set up a “variable” to use throughout my template. I thought this might work:

{if segment_2 != 'all'}
  {preload_replace:seg_2="{segment_2}"}
{if:else}
  {preload_replace:seg_2="nada"}
{/if}

Unfortunately, it always sets seg_2 to “nada” regardless of the conditional result. I’m assuming it’s because of the parsing order or such. I’ve tried using plugins such as MX Jumper and Variables with the same results.

Have I somehow missed an easy way of creating and re-assigning “variables” in EE?

Have you tried Freebie?

http://devot-ee.com/add-ons/freebie

I have used Freebie, but that it doesn’t help my situation. Basically, I need to be able to set a “variable”, or preload_replace, with the option of re-assigning it later in the template if needed.

However, it appears preload_replace does not work that way.

Hi Hue,

The behavior you are seeing is the expected outcome. A preload_replace will always reflect the last value encountered, regardless of conditionals. preload_replace are parsed very early in the Parse Order.

You can use something like Stash to set an get variables, even to the database so they can be used across templates.

Cheers,