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I have extended Controller, how to use a function in view files? - El Forum - 07-18-2008
[eluser]loathsome[/eluser]
Hi there.
I have extended the Controller class (with BaseController), and I have a custom _load function in that.
When I do this:
Code:
class Dummy extends BaseController {
function index(){
parent::_load('blabla', false);
}
}Everything works as it should
The loader loads up a "load file" which then loads up a normal view file. The problem is, how can i use the _load function WITHIN one of my view files? Say I wanted to do thisCode:
<h2>Hello</h2>
<?php parent::_load('blabla', false);Though, that doesnt work.
Thanks!
I have extended Controller, how to use a function in view files? - El Forum - 07-18-2008
[eluser]sophistry[/eluser]
the fast reply is that controllers are for handling http requests that come from the browser/user; they are not designed for handling calls from a view (or anywhere else for that matter). that is why they are called controllers. if you want to reuse code in the way you describe, make a plugin or helper or library.
if you want to call controllers from other controllers (or embed controller calls in a view) you'll need to check out wiredesignz's "Modular Extensions" (I feel an eerie sense of deja vu) ;-) check the wiki - it's pretty easy to set up and you'll be calling controllers from views in just a few hours.
cheers.
I have extended Controller, how to use a function in view files? - El Forum - 07-18-2008
[eluser]loathsome[/eluser]
Hah! Thanks again, sophistry!
I also felt a slight deja vu when reading your post.
Best.