Conditionals and variables in SMF...

[JustOneOldMan]

SMF 2.0.9

Very basic question, I'm sure, but I'm having trouble with it.  I'm using the mod Global Headers & Footers, and the SMF Arcade mod, but although this question involves the use of these mods it doesn't really relate directly to either one.  More of a generic SMF question, so I figured this was the appropriate place to ask.

I've looked through the SMF Global Variables list and didn't see what I needed.  I'd like to show one header image (Global Headers & Footers) in the regular forums, and a different one in the arcade.  Since the arcade isn't a specific board, etc., I don't know what to check for in a condition.

So the question is, is there a variable available that I can use in a conditional check to see whether I'm in the arcade (for example), or at least not in the standard index or a board?  And if not, where would I set a variable that I could use for this check?  Or would it be best to simply check multiple available variables to see if I'm not in any of the normal areas?

Thanks...

[margarett]

$context['current_action'] should let you know if you're inside a specific action, eg, arcade

[JustOneOldMan]

Thank you, margarett, I'll go that way.  Appreciate the reply...

[Matthew K.]

Although you can't put PHP in the Headers and Footers mod...

[JustOneOldMan]

Just found that out a few minutes ago, Labradoodle.

Trying to figure out how to do it now.  Guess there might not be an easy answer...

[margarett]

You can always not use GHF and put the image code in index.template.php directly

[Matthew K.]

That's honestly probably the best way to do it at this point.

[JustOneOldMan]

Thanks margarett and Labradoodle.  That's actually what I'd just decided to do.  I was just about to do away with an image altogether, but kind of wanted it in there.

I know it's not best practice, but it will be quick and easy.  Thanks again for the help...

[JustOneOldMan]

Almost forgot to come back and mark this as solved.  Was hoping to be able to do this through GHF somehow, but a couple simple lines in index.template.php did exactly what I needed.

Appreciate the assistance, marking this topic solved...

[Matthew K.]

Fantastic! You're welcome.