How to put PHP code into "image_template" ?

[Dr.Ozdi]

I would like put into classic "image_template.html" few rows of PHP code. I have idea put there something like <EXTERNAL_PHP_CODE> and code insert in admin part...but I´m not specialist for PHP.

Thanks this addon will be able put into clasic HTML template AdSence, shop offer or whatever.

Thanks for your suggestions
Dr.

[dakwegmo+]

The way that PP is designed doesn't allow for inserting PHP code directly into the templates. In order to have something show up in a template, you have to create an addon that produces the output you want, then use tags to replace the PHP output in the template.

PP comes with a sample addon, Current Date Time, that will serve you well in figuring out how to get the code into your site.

[Dr.Ozdi]

Thanks
I had some similar ideas, but PHP is not my cup of tee....HTML or server solutions are not acceptable.

Is here someone who can write/rewrite this addon?

Thanks in advance
Dr.

[Dr.Ozdi]

I would like ask if here is anybody who can write addon/or somethink I mentioned. I used "Text Addon" but it doesn´t work with PHP code...

Thanks for suggestions in advance
Dr.

[fredxeric]

just create an addons the name you want and enable it


create files called: external_php_code.php

<?php
$addon_version = "0.0.1";
$addon_name= "EXTERNAL_PHP_CODE";
$addon_description = '&lt;"EXTERNAL_PHP_CODE&gt;';


$external_php_code = '';

$external_php_code .= 'your code here';


	$tpl = ereg_replace("<EXTERNAL_PHP_CODE>",$external_php_code,$tpl);
?>

[Dr.Ozdi]

I used it, it looks great, but in the first row of my page is message from server, file is not in the same place or doesnt have atributs 666. I use long PHP code in the rows, like Adsence, if it´s important.
Thanks for your help
Dr.

[austriaka+]

sounds as if there is a problem in the PHP code you inserted?

[Dr.Ozdi]

Yes!
It wasn´t message from server, but from my external code, sorry my fault!
But anyway, in the first row of page (above "head" tag) is output of the test "external_php_code.php"...on the left side, below links is "your code here" from fred-eric addon...may be I didn´t understand instruction.
Dr.

[Dr.Ozdi]

I´m sure I do something wrong, can you write instruction step by step, please?
Thanks
Dr.

[austriaka+]

you have to REPLACE "your code here" with your own code, not write it somewhere else!
Since I don't know what kind of code you want to place here it is hard to tell.
If the code produces some Output, set the output into a variable (replace echo if there is echo) and put the variable of the output into "$external_php_code".

If you have not the minimum PHP knowledge this is not so easy, I know.
If everything fails, post the PHP code you want to use