Variables in the email templates

[Promokit]

Hello.

 

How to create a variable what will be available in the email templates?

 

For prestashop 1.5.2 following scheme worked for me:

In the Mail.php file has been created variable $template_vars['{my_var}'] = "value";

and this variable "{my_var}" I used in html files of email templates.

 

But now, in prestashop 1.5.4.1 this scheme doesn't works. Variable is not available in html files.

 

Any suggestions?

[bellini13]

ideally you would locate the controller/class/module responsible for sending the mail, and revise it to include the variable you wish.

 

however even in ps v1.5.4.1, your approach should still work. Are you sure you applied the override properly?

[Promokit]

Thank you for your reply.

 

Yes, my file Mail.php located in the "override/classes/" folder, but the value of variable is empty. I just checked it once again.

Could you please give me a little more description about "responsible for sending the mail"?

 

Thank you in advance

[bellini13]

Why don't you provide exactly what you are trying to accomplish, and exactly what you changed in the Mail class override.

 

In PS v1.5.4.1, there are the following lines. You should just be able to add 1 more line with your variable.

       	 $template_vars['{shop_name}'] = Tools::safeOutput(Configuration::get('PS_SHOP_NAME', null, null, $id_shop));
           $template_vars['{shop_url}'] = Context::getContext()->link->getPageLink('index', true, Context::getContext()->language->id);
           $template_vars['{my_account_url}'] = Context::getContext()->link->getPageLink('my-account', true, Context::getContext()->language->id);
           $template_vars['{guest_tracking_url}'] = Context::getContext()->link->getPageLink('guest-tracking', true, Context::getContext()->language->id);
           $template_vars['{history_url}'] = Context::getContext()->link->getPageLink('history', true, Context::getContext()->language->id);
           $template_vars['{color}'] = Tools::safeOutput(Configuration::get('PS_MAIL_COLOR', null, null, $id_shop));

[Promokit]

Yes, I did exactly what you suggest

I have added the line $template_vars['{my_var}'] = "value";

But {my_var} is empty in the email template

[bellini13]

but apparently you are not doing it correctly, otherwise it would appear as the other variables in the Mail class do appear, like "shop_name" or "color", right?

[Promokit]

Thank you for all your help, I appreciate it.

I don't understand why it works in prestashop 1.5.2, but not in 1.5.4.1.

I'll try to figure out it myself.

[bellini13]

are you doing this as an override, or are you changing the original file?

 

if you did this as an override, are you sure your override code is being executed?

[Promokit]

Yes, my file Mail.php located in the "override/classes/" folder, and YES, it doesn't work. What can be the reason of that? wrong override directory?

[bellini13]

nope, its likely a cache issue. Prestashop stores information about the classes and controllers in a file /cache/class_index.php

 

Open that file and search for the Mail class. Without an override it would look like this...

 'Mail' => '',
 'MailCore' => 'classes/Mail.php',

 

With the override it should look like this.

 'Mail' => 'override/classes/Mail.php',
 'MailCore' => 'classes/Mail.php',

[Promokit]

Yes, you are absolutely right. I'm working with prestashop about three years and I didn't even think about that.

Thank you very much, I really appreciate your help.

 

One more question: Is there is a way to clear that cache in back office? it's necessary for customers.

Edited June 11, 2013 by Marek Mnishek (see edit history)

[bellini13]

I haven't actually looked into how to disable it, but it could be cache setting in the performance section. You could even try to just delete the file and see if it gets rebuilt.

[Promokit]

Ok, thank you once again.

[silentRun]

Yes, you are absolutely right. I'm working with prestashop about three years and I didn't even think about that.

Thank you very much, I really appreciate your help.

 

One more question: Is there is a way to clear that cache in back office? it's necessary for customers.

You can try this module for flushing the cache, works pretty well

[Promokit]

Thank you! I already made a module to clean the cache of prestashop classes

[Ray UK]

Hi,

How would I go about getting the postcode and tracking number from the order into the email as a var ?

 

Im assuming by this mail.php in the overrides, but I dont have a clue how get the info from the order.

 

I need this as our courier uses the postcode and tracking number to track parcels.

So I need to enter this into the "In transit" email.

 

Then in the "transit.html" I would need to enter something like this:

 

www trackingcompany.com?postcode=$postcodevar&trackid=$trackingvar

 

Either that, or somehow pass the postcode variable to the tracking url: box on the carriers setup ?

ie:

www trackingcompany.com?postcode=$postcodevar&trackid=@

 

 

Thanks for your help

 

Ray

[mtblanche]

I would like to add {id_customer} to one of the email templates (Order Confirmation email). I guess it should be changed in this file first and the new variable should be defined: classes/order/OrderHistory.php

I have added code in bold. It didn't work though. Any suggestions?

SELECT osl.`template`, c.`lastname`, c.`firstname`, osl.`name` AS osname, c.`email`, os.`module_name`, os.`id_order_state`, c.`id_customer`

...

$data = array(

'{id_customer}' => $result['id_customer'],

'{lastname}' => $result['lastname'],
'{firstname}' => $result['firstname'],
'{id_order}' => (int)$this->id_order,
'{order_name}' => $order->getUniqReference()
);

[bellini13]

It would be helpful to understand what version of Prestashop you are using ...

 

Assuming it is PS v1.5, there is no need to change OrderHistory class.  Just edit/override the PaymentModule class and add the id_customer as

 

$data = array(
'{id_customer}' => $this->context->customer->id,

'{firstname}' => $this->context->customer->firstname,
'{lastname}' => $this->context->customer->lastname,
'{email}' => $this->context->customer->email,
...

}

[mtblanche]

Hi bellini13

 

I am using PS v1.5 and It worked!!!!!! Fantastic.

 

Thank you so very very much.

 

Regards

Jan

[mtblanche]

Hi bellini13

Would you happen to know what class file to change if one wants the id_customer to be integrated in the registration confirmation email. (account.html)?

 

 

Thank you?

Jan

[artofadornment]

I've been reading this thread and I think I know which files to change (PS 1.5.3), but I don't know what code to write.

 

I'd like to be able to add a variable for the customer's email address, and be able to use it in several email templates in the main "mails" folder (order_canceled, cheque, shipped, etc.). If I were to edit classes/Mails.php, what would be the code for adding a new variable for customer email address?

$template_vars['{shop_logo}'] = Tools::getShopDomain(true, true).__PS_BASE_URI__.'img/'.Configuration::get('PS_LOGO_MAIL', null, null, $id_shop);
            $template_vars['{shop_name}'] = Tools::safeOutput(Configuration::get('PS_SHOP_NAME'));
            $template_vars['{shop_url}'] = Tools::getShopDomain(true, true).__PS_BASE_URI__.'index.php';
            $template_vars['{my_account_url}'] = Context::getContext()->link->getPageLink('my-account', true, Context::getContext()->language->id);
            $template_vars['{guest_tracking_url}'] = Context::getContext()->link->getPageLink('guest-tracking', true, Context::getContext()->language->id);
            $template_vars['{history_url}'] = Context::getContext()->link->getPageLink('history', true, Context::getContext()->language->id);
            $template_vars['{color}'] = Tools::safeOutput(Configuration::get('PS_MAIL_COLOR'));

$template_vars['{email}'] = ???

 

Or do I need to edit a different file? Thank you to anyone who can help!

 

Elaine

 

[hasniou]

Hello,

How to include tpl file in mail template ?

 

Thank's for your healp