Overriding module to add new hook

[speed3r]

Hello,

 

I'm looking for a way to add new hook to ps module (blocklayered, blocksearch) without editing module core files, because they're replaced whenever you update module.

 

Is there any way to override module PHP file in PS1.5?

Is it possible to add new hook to a module using controllers/classes override?

[El Patron]

maybe check out the developers guide...it tell us how to use overrides...in 1.5

 

http://doc.prestashop.com/display/PS15/Developer+Guide

[speed3r]

I'm familiar with developers guide.

 

There is described how to override a .tpl, .css or .js file, not a .php file. It's not even a formal override in terms of OO, it just links another file instead. Even if it was possible to replace a php file, it shouldn't be done this way.

 

Is there any other way to keep your module up-to-date without editing it's core file every update just to add one simple method containing new hook position?

[El Patron]

your welcome

Edited October 24, 2012 by elpatron (see edit history)

[Deepan]

Hi Speed,

 

had you got any solution for this problem , im searching same, if you got please post solution.

[ivanstaub]

Hej Speed,

 

I also got the same problem!! Have you found a solution by now?

[speed3r]

Hey,

 

sorry, I haven't solved that issue yet. As far as I know, it will require overriding module controller by adding a method to check for module's override before loading module. However, I'm pretty sure that will cause some problems with hooks, so I gave up on it for now - prestashop updates slowed down a bit recently.