Re: [htmltmpl] Writing an extension for HTML::Template - how to do it?

[Mathew R. <mat...@ne...>]

>>Anyway - I already looked into that. It's what CGI::Application::Framework uses.
>>But it's not what I need/want.
>>
>>That way I can only call some run_mode (method) from current module (one that is outputing
>>the template in the first place).  I would need to manualy add plugins to each of the module
>>(or just in base module). 
>>
>>
>>On the other hand, I could write an method in my base module (inherited by others). And implement
>>that logic inside of him (require SomeModule, call some_run_mode in it ...).
>>    
>>
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>I don't know how much flexibility you need. I have a limited number of
>run modes that my templates embed so I just place them in my base class.
>I guess you could import them into your namespace or perhaps other list
>members have more elegant solutions - I'm sure that there is one though
>  
>
Indeed, there are a number of solutions that can be implemented.  
HTML::Template::Expr with a function callback is probably the easiest 
solution.

Another possiblility is to use the modified H::T that I use (available 
at  http://members.optusnet.com.au/~mathew) to create your own TMPL_xxx 
syntax.

Mathew