// instantiate a Zend_Layout object $layout = new Zend_Layout(); // set the layout script path $layout->setLayoutPath('/path/to/layouts/'); // render the layout echo $layout->render('main-layout.phtml');
// define some content variables $pageTitle = 'Home'; $pageContent = 'Welcome to our website!
'; // assign the variables to the view $layout->pageTitle = $pageTitle; $layout->pageContent = $pageContent; // render the layout echo $layout->render('main-layout.phtml');
// instantiate a parent layout $parentLayout = new Zend_Layout(); $parentLayout->setLayoutPath('/path/to/layouts/'); // set the child layout for this page $layout->setLayout('child-layout'); // assign content variables to child layout $layout->pageTitle = 'About Us'; $layout->pageContent = 'This code demonstrates how to use a child layout within a parent layout to create a nested layout. The child layout has its own content variables and layout file, and it is rendered first. Then, its output is assigned to the 'content' property of the parent layout, which can include additional layout elements such as a sidebar or footer. Finally, the parent layout is rendered and displayed on the page. Overall, Zend_Layout is a powerful tool for organizing the presentation of web pages and creating a consistent user experience. It can be used in conjunction with other Zend Framework components such as Zend_View and Zend_Controller, and it is customizable to fit the needs of any web application.Learn more about our company.
'; // nest the child layout in the parent layout $parentLayout->content = $layout->render(); // render the parent layout echo $parentLayout->render('main-layout.phtml');