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05-Oct-10 19:10:37

Random modules on front page only

Hi,

I have the following to display a single mod on the homepage ( homepage is both joomla and virtuemart homepage ):

Code:

$vm = JomGenius("virtuemart");

if ($vm and ($option != "com_virtuemart" or $vm->check("pagetype = frontpage") or $vm->page == "shop.index" ) ) return 62;

But I now want the mod displayed to be a random selection from 5 available mods. I know I need something like this incorporated:

Code:

$r = mt_rand(1,5); 

if ($r == 1) return 62;

if ($r == 2) return 69;

if ($r == 3) return 70;

if ($r == 3) return 71;

if ($r == 3) return 72;

Just not sure how to combine the two though. I've tried a few things but my coding skills are not really up to scratch !!

Grateful for any help.

Thanks a lot.

Q

qme1ster: Beginner Modder; 17 Posts

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07-Oct-10 08:59:52

Re: Random modules on front page only

Hi,

Can anyone please help me with this ?

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10-Oct-10 21:56:19

Re: Random modules on front page only

Sorry for the delay - took some time off to spend with my kids in their school holidays.

Try the code this way:

Code:

$vm = JomGenius("virtuemart"); 

if ($vm and ($option != "com_virtuemart" or $vm->check("pagetype = frontpage") or $vm->page == "shop.index" ) ) {

  $r = mt_rand(1,5); 

  if ($r == 1) return 62; 

  if ($r == 2) return 69; 

  if ($r == 3) return 70; 

  if ($r == 3) return 71; 

  if ($r == 3) return 72;

}

Hope that helps,
Stephen

Stephen Brandon
MetaMod / Chameleon developer
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