Smarty

[bcse]

Is there a way to assign an array in a template file (*.tmpl) ?

I'd like to assign an array, and use {foreach}, {html_options} to generate some HTML code.

I've tried a long time, but still can't do this.
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[boots]

No.

But yes, if you are willing to go against the recommended practices and are willing to roll some of your own code and potentially obfuscate your templates. There are various techniques, many of which have been discussed here on the forum. (Try a search to find other suggestions than those listed here)

For example, you can use PHP's array_merge() function as a modifier to create an array on the fly. This often won't work with PHP5 since PHP5's array_merge() will not cast non-arrays to arrays. Also, remember the @ syntax for modifiers when you pass them arrays.

You can create an append plugin (based on assign) that uses $smarty->append internally instead of $smarty->assign. You can write your own plugins to manage creation of arrays (but remember the @ syntax for modifiers when you pass them arrays).

For associative arrays, review the following:
http://www.phpinsider.com/smarty-forum/viewtopic.php?t=220
http://www.phpinsider.com/smarty-forum/viewtopic.php?t=3387
http://www.phpinsider.com/smarty-forum/viewtopic.php?t=64

And remember, it is not a recommended practice!

PS. You can also use config files to create indexed arrays for static items (eg: option lists) http://smarty.php.net/manual/en/config.files.php

[bcse]

Thanks a lot!! But I don't want to add plugins.

I will try to use config files.
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[bcse]

I've search in the forum, and now I found this. But it doesn't work.
(No error or warning, just a blank page.)

Could you please tell me what's wrong?

btw, my Smarty version is 2.6.2, it's include in pLog -- a blogging system -- so I can't update it. (If I update, other people may can't use my template.)

[boots]

In your {php} .. {/php} block you access your Smarty instance with $this instead of $smarty. Still, that should probably be in your php script when you actually implement it instead of the template.

HTH

[bcse]

It's OK now!!

Thank you very much!!
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