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Magento - Accessing php block class from template phtml file

I came across a way of accessing BLOCK classes (from a module)...in a phtml file. I could basically use '$var = Mage::blahblah....' and get access to any Block file in the module.

I didnt save this stmt, now i need to use it again, and cant find the info i need.

Does anyone know what the statment would be?

many thanks

Solution

  • Block class instances can be instantiated anywhere like so:

    Mage::app()->getLayout()->createBlock('core/template')->...;
//or $this->getLayout()->createBlock('core/template')->...;
//or $this->getLayout()->getBlock('block_name_loaded_in_controller_or_layout_or...');