Use ZC defines in external file...

[Alex Clarke]

Ok, I hope that the title of this topic makes sense!

Basically, I have a file at the root of my site, which (when runs) updates various stock properties.

In this file I would like to reference DB_SERVER in my code. I have only been able to do this successfully if I add the following line of code to my file.

require('includes/application_top.php');

Now, my question is, have I done this correctly? Also, do I need to add the following?

require('includes/application_bottom.php');

[Kim]

Alex -

In the downloads section is a contrib by DrByte called Sidebox Anywhere (I think that's what it is called) - it should give you the parts and pieces you need to complete your task.

[Alex Clarke]

Hi Kim,

Thanks for the reply.

I've added the code for application_top.php to my php file and everything seems to work (I can use the defines I want).

I was just wondering if this was the way (or a way) to do things. If so, I'll leave it how it is a not install the Sidebox Anywhere contribution.

Cheers.