Main page javascript

I'm trying to install some javascript in the html that creates the main page. The script must be placed in the html head (before the </head> for the main page, but I'm struggling to find out where that html exists. In addition, I need to condition adding the javascript based on a variable I've created. I'm trying to integrate a cookie disclosure script that will display a cookie use disclosure the first time a user goes to the home page for EU GDPR.

If I put the javascript in the includes/modules/pages/index folder, I assume the javascript will be made available for the main page, but where can I add the test that conditionally adds the script to the html?

Thanks in advance for steering me to the correct file.

The JavaScript should be renamed, to jscript_YOURSCRIPT. And should be placed in includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/ jscript. This way it loads on every page, and not only on the main page. Most visitors will never see your main page but go straight to the product page.

Good idea Design75. Thanks! Implemented my php conditional (if-else structure) in my javascript file, named it jscript_[myscriptname].php and put it in the location you suggested. Works great. I'm constantly amazed at the flexibility of the Zen Cart framework. Great work developers!

Thank for reporting back.
BTW which script are you using?

I'm using a script from Cookie Consent by Insights. I wrote some observer code to get the users country from their IP address through ipinfo.io, and am using the cookie script to display the informational "cookies used here" message for users in the EU countries. i could probably use the geolocation services in Cookies Consent instead of my observer code, but the javascript to do so is a bit above my capabilities.

Dave224:

I'm using a script from Cookie Consent by Insights. I wrote some observer code to get the users country from their IP address through ipinfo.io, and am using the cookie script to display the informational "cookies used here" message for users in the EU countries. i could probably use the geolocation services in Cookies Consent instead of my observer code, but the javascript to do so is a bit above my capabilities.

How does this work for users who are using a VPN to mask their actual location?

Fjolsvith:

How does this work for users who are using a VPN to mask their actual location?

That depends on what IP they use. But that is not your problem,if someone chooses to hide his real location.