Different Header for different Language?

8 Apr 2007, 5:08 AM

#1

goshawk

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Different Header for different Language?

Hi,

Due to the growing number of products and categories, my sidebar is getting a little less user friendly.

I am currently designing a navigation system in my header (flash). This ofcourse will not change the language automatically as the sidebar does.

Is it possible to call a different header when the customer selects another language?

Many thanks,

Goshawk.

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18 Apr 2007, 11:56 PM

#2

permissiontopost

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Re: Different Header for different Language?

I was wanting to do the same thing. I have found switching the templates and switching the header for different catagories. Does anyone have an idea how to do this

23 Apr 2007, 8:47 PM

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drbyte

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Re: Different Header for different Language?

You will have to do some custom coding to make that happen.

Key: You can determine the current language selection by checking the value of the $_SESSION['language'] or $_SESSION['languages_code'] variables, and then take action accordingly.

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23 Apr 2007, 9:26 PM

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goshawk

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Re: Different Header for different Language?

DrByte:

You will have to do some custom coding to make that happen.

Key: You can determine the current language selection by checking the value of the $_SESSION['language'] or $_SESSION['languages_code'] variables, and then take action accordingly.

Thank you for your reply DrByte,
I will hve a look at that at a later stage. For now i have been able to install the css drop down menu, that has made the site look a lot more organised. Though that too needs a little more modifying.

Goshawk

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10 Sep 2007, 9:19 AM

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thomasw98

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Re: Different Header for different Language?

DrByte:

You will have to do some custom coding to make that happen.

Key: You can determine the current language selection by checking the value of the $_SESSION['language'] or $_SESSION['languages_code'] variables, and then take action accordingly.

Based on your suggestion, I tested the following, and it worked:

<?php if ($_SESSION['language'] == 'schinese') { echo "hellohellohello"; } else { echo "monkeymonkey"; } ?>

So now I will add the links and layout that I want for the Chinese visitors into the code above instead of the line "echo "hellohellohello";" and I will add the links and layout that I want for English language visitors instead of the line "echo "monkeymonkey";"

10 Sep 2007, 9:28 AM

#6

goshawk

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Re: Different Header for different Language?

Hi Thomas,

That's Cool!

I will give it a go when I have time to make a new flash header in the other language.

Thanks for pasting that code :smartalec:

Goshawk

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