Get the category ID in product.tpl

[Chillax86]

I need to display a different stock message on the product page when a product from a certain category has been sold.

 

So I would like to do something like this

 

{if defaultCategoryID == 8} {l s='Sold'} {else} {l s='Currently out of stock'}{/if}

 

I don't think you can grab the default category from an already established smarty variable in Product.tpl correct me if I am wrong, I think I may have to override/extend the ProductCore class. If so how would be the best way to achieve this or is there a better way?

 

I'm using PrestaShop 1.6.1.5

Edited July 13, 2016 by Chillax86 (see edit history)

[rocky]

Have you tried {if $product->id_category_default == 8}?

[Chillax86]

I hadn't tried that, I thought I had to code it in as my google searches suggested, thank you for a quick reply, is there a way I can see all the available smarty variables in the .tpl?

[rocky]

Unfortunately, there's no easy way to see all the Smarty variables on a page. You can find the PHP file that calls the TPL file to see what variables are assigned there. You can also read through the init function in classes/controller/FrontController.php to see what Smarty variables are assigned on all pages.

[vekia]

you can also use {debug} in the .tpl file

then you will see a popup with list of all available smarty variables on selected page

[Adam_Uy]

you can also use {debug} in the .tpl file

then you will see a popup with list of all available smarty variables on selected page

This really helps! Thank you