Hooks and Positions

[Mogul]

Why do some modules only work when hooked to certain hooks?

Is there a way to change this?

[Mogul]

I have since located code inside the PHP file of each module which I think identifies different hooks. I don't know exactly how it works yet, but I believe it identifies hooks on which certain modules may or may not exist.

Anyone else figured this out?

[rocky]

Yes, each module has hook functions that define how the module should be displayed in different positions. If there is no hook for a position, then the module will not display if you put the module in that position. You can add a hook and simply have it display the same as another hook by using code like the following:

function hookRightColumn($params)
{
   return $this->hookLeftColumn($params);
}

This code will display the module in the right column the same way as in the left column. You can do the same with other hooks.

I hope this helps.