Date variable

[Buzby]

Is there a date variable that can be used inside a blockif, to either show or hide content based upon a date range?

I have seen php versions but would be better to keep within Sellerdeck if possible.

just trying to get a redesign site to be more automated.

Many thanks

Jason

[NormanRouxel]

to either show or hide content based upon a date range

There's a big difference between displaying content on the live site that changes depending on the day the page is being viewed and content that changes depending on the date that you're updating the site.

Best explain in detail what you actually want to do.

[Buzby]

Hi Norman,

The live site isn't an issue just needs to be generated at upload. We upload every day so would always be current.

For instance to change some of the graphics on the site to themed graphics for Valentines, mothers day etc based upon a date range.

example

standard image1.jpg

1- 14 Feb valentines.jpg

1 - 25 Dec Xmas.jpg

Etc

I know these can all easily be done with Sellerdeck just changing images, however I have more plans if this is indeed possible.

Kind regards

Jason

[NormanRouxel]

PHP will be needed. Something like:

<actinic:block php="true">
$dinf = array(
	array(02, 01, 'valentine.jpg'),	// mm, dd, image
	array(02, 14, ''),
	array(04, 01, 'easter.jpg'),
	array(04, 15, ''),
	array(12, 01, 'christmas.jpg'),
	array(12, 25, '')
	);
$imagetouse = '';
$ranges = count($dinf);
$thisday = date('j');
$thismonth = date('n');
for ($i=0; $i<$ranges; $i++)
	{
	list ($listmonth, $listday, $listimage) = $dinf[$i];
	if ($listmonth <= $thismonth && $listday <= $thisday) $imagetouse = $listimage;
	}
if ( $imagetouse == '' ) $imagetouse = 'defaultimage.jpg';
echo "<img src=\"$imagetouse\" />";
</actinic:block>

[Buzby]

Wow,

Many thanks Norman will have a play.

Will be in touch soon about some of your offerings.

Kind regards

Jason