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[iop]

Hey,

its me again

date_format has conversion specifiers like %a with output in different languages according to the current locale. Is there a possibility to switch the languages manually in the template file or something?

Thanks!

[mohrt]

no, mostly because it relies on the proper locales being installed on your system. you would have to make your own modifier that calls setlocale($locale) twice around the php function.

[iop]

Thanks for your reply mohrt, but can you specify what you mean, please?

..so I have to write my own modifier like "smarty_modifier_date_format" call setlocale($locale) before and after the function code..? Ok, but do I have to replace the original "smarty_modifier_date_format" modifier or how do I call my own modifier otherwise?

[mohrt]

If you want to use the same modifier name, you would replace the modifier shipped with Smarty, or register manually to override it. If you want to use a plugin file, I would recommend using your own like:

{$date|date_format_locale:"%Y-%m-%d":"us_EN"}

That way when you upgrade Smarty you don't lose it again.

[iop]

Thank you very much mohrt! I'll try it!

[mohrt]

setlocale() before and after the strftime() call.

[iop]

Thanks mohrt, everything works now. I had to figure out first how to install the languages I need on my system but now I am happy - and amazed about the simpleness of writing smarty plugins Thanks!