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Using custom templates when calling block from php

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Hey ppl,

I'm building my first site in C5 and need some help with some code.

I'm calling the block autonav directly from the template-file (in the .php-file) with the following code:
$bt = BlockType::getByHandle('autonav');
$bt->controller->displayPages = 'top';
$bt->controller->orderBy = 'display_asc';               
$bt->controller->displaySubPages = 'none';               
$bt->render('view');


This works perfectly but I need to change the output for autonav with a custom template. I've created the template and it works great if I add a autonav-block to a page and change the template in the web interface.

But how can I use my custom template when I call the block from the template code?

Most grateful for some help!

Sorry if my english isn't great - not my first language.

// Magnus
 
ryan replied on at Permalink Reply
ryan
I believe it's:
$bt->render('templates/templatename');
// with the template's .php ommited
trippo replied on at Permalink Reply
Just got the same tip on irc and it worked perfectly.

Thanks m8!
01gaunte replied on at Permalink Reply
I was looking at that. Thank you so much!