[Solved] Different column layout depending on page and Hook content

[uddhava]

Is it possible to test if a Hook contains any enabled modules and display a column based on that test?
In other words; I like to display a right side column on the product list page, but ONLY when the hook for this column has any module(block) to display.
As of PS 1.4.x there is a new Filter block available for selecting colors/size/etc. And i like to have this displayed on the product lists page, but only when there are filters available..

In a template file you can test with {IF} for certain conditions, but i was wondering if i can test if a Hook contains any modules/blocks?

[uddhava]

But can i do this from a smarty template ?

[uddhava]

So the answer is no. You cannot check within a smarty template if a hook is displayed. The necessary variables are not defined. In order to accomplish it i need to change the FrontController displayHeader() method, add a new test code and define a smarty.

[uddhava]

In 1.5 the PS team is 'planning' to introduce dynamic theming based upon categories/products?

[uddhava]

Yeah, i saw that and read your thorough comments on it. I think i will comment on them in the original thread. Maybe the PS team (and who are they actually?) will read them.