denotes questions about the Block classes.
It should be used to mark questions related to the layout blocks and the block system of Magento. (adding, removing, changing, rewriting, moving)
Questions tagged [blocks]
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How to access a function in block class from phtml?
i have a class see
class Magestore_RewardPoints_Helper_Block_Spend extends Magestore_RewardPoints_Helper_Calculation_Abstract {
}
which with a function
getCheckboxRules() inside, i need to access this function in a…
hkguile
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Which block method should be used for preparing data
In a standard template block i.e. extends Mage_Core_Block_Template, which method should be used for preparing required block data?
Is it beforeToHtml? or some other?
Im looking to find the most accepted way to load the block with the required data…
Marty Wallace
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Different methods for creating Blocks
What is the difference between below two pieces of code?
Code 1
$block = $this->getLayout()->createBlock('CLASS_GROUP_NAME/PATH_TO_BLOCK_FILE')->toHtml();
$this->getResponse()->setBody($block);
Code 2
$block =…
Anshu Mishra
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how to print a list of available blocks from a template?
I am trying to find an existing block to call it from my template
is it possible to use something like:
getLayout()->getAllBlocks() );?>
this gives me a 505 error
Matoeil
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remove global messages not working
I need to remove global messages. I did put following to local.xml
ruuter
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Clear the sub-blocks while reserving the frame of parence layout?
i mean remove all the sub blocks but keep the space of their parent block .
i write in the custom layout of the admin panel.
but this seems don't work, i change the "-" with "*" ,still no…
robertshare
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Add block in left column if it was removed in the default file
I have a 2 columns - left layout for the checkout_cart_index. In the checkout.xml file, the left column is removed:
How can I add a block in the left…
Claudiu Creanga
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Modify contents of head from body
Continuing previous question.
I successfully retrieved a URL of the next catalog page from catalog pager block (Mage_Page_Block_Html_Pager).
Now I'm trying to add this URL to the head block (e.g.
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The following abstract class don't have any abstract method?
Mage_Catalog_Block_Product_Abstract
this class don't have any abstract method, what is the use of declaring this class as abstract?
is there any coding standard/genetic involved?
manokarthick karthick
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Nested Block Reference
While I am studying the Magento Basic Tutorial, there is a question confused me.
I noticed that in the /template/page/html/header.phtml rendered a child block called 'topSearch'.
getChildHtml('topSearch') ?>
However, I opened…
Leongelis
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Check if block has already been rendered
During an observer is there a way to determine if a block has been rendered or not?
I can grab the block like so:
Mage::app()->getLayout()->getBlock('the_block_layout_name');
But i want to check if it has already been rendered - i..e its toHtml has…
Marty Wallace
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How to create a block title?
I created a block to home page,
the code is:
{{block type="catalog/product_new" column_count="6" products_count="12" name="home.catalog.product.new" alias="product_homepage" template="catalog/product/new.phtml"}}
but the block title not show in the…
Brian
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Pass Data From PHTML To Block Controller
It seems wrong to me to put methods in the PHTML file. I need to loop through products in a PHTML file, but I want to call a method inside the foreach loop:
getLatestOrder();
$orderItems =…
Jongosi
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Use product view block in product list
I am trying to use a block from catalog/product_view in catalog/product_list but I can't get the block to render. Below is the code that I'm trying to call from template/catalog/product/list.phtml.
getChildHtml('additional') ?>
Chris McKnight
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Terms and conditions in payments.phtml
I want display Terms and Conditions in file payments.phtml, how i can do better?
when i try add getChildHtml('agreements') ?> in payments.phtml - not working and block Terms and Conditions not display. Where wrong?
Thanks
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