Help with JavaScipt Menu and PHP variables

inkdrop

Hello All

Im a webdesigner but php noob. I am more inclined to search and test for answers but I am at a lose for this....

I am currently working on a site redesign and site launch using the same template I have created. I built the menu system using a modified version of 2leveltab from javascriptkit.com I had it running but the client does not want to lose thier current high SE rankings. And the menu sys I built would destroy there current link structure. So I want to try using

if ($_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] == "/index.php"){ 
function "menuID='realestate'" && "id='res'";
	}

to set/pass my variables dependent on the current page. To display the proper sub menu and button state for my graphical buttons.

here is a link to the current working version using all javascript to pass varables. (this is something I can't use 😕 so Im at a lose.)

http://www.cleverfishmedia.com/openrealty/

here is a link to my javascript file...
http://www.cleverfishmedia.com/openrealty/template/SanDiegoSunSet_cfm/2leveltab.js

Deadline is approaching and I have no recouse but to ask the knowledgable community. I am totally lost when it comes to this and could use any and all help I can get.

if you need anything else just ask.
Thanks in advance,
John

inkdrop

<?php
if ($SERVER['PHP_SELF'] == "/index.php"){
'<script type="text/javascript">
initalizetab("maintab","realestate")
</script>';
}
else if ($SERVER['PHP_SELF'] == "/index.php?action=page_display&PageID=9"){
'<script type="text/javascript">
initalizetab("maintab","longtermrentals")
</script>';
}
?>

I think this could work but really have no idea with PhP how to set and pass my variables. I was getting help from someone who no longer wants to be bothered. Im not asking for a complete code break down (although that would be nice) but just a point in the right direction.

again any help would be greatly appreciated.
-John

Eric_T

You can either move the JavaScript outside of the PHP brackets

<? IF( this) ?>
JavaScript
<? if(that)?>
JavaScript

or you need to echo/print the script

<?
If(This){
echo '<JavaScript>';}
If(that){
echo '<JavaScript>';}

inkdrop

Thanks for the response Eric. I tried this and uploaded it here... http://www.cleverfishmedia.com/openrealty/

I see it works onclick but I can't seem to get it to parse the variables on the page it leads to, and initialize the menu sys.

This is in the head of the various template pages.

<?php
	if ($_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] == "/index.php"){ 
		$menuID = 'realestate';
		echo 'id = "res"';
	}
	else if ($_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] == "/index.php?action=page_display&PageID=9"){
		$menuID = 'longtermrentals';
		echo 'id = "ltr"';
	}
?>

Again only Real Estate and Long term rentals is set for this test. Any other links will lead you off site.

Thoughts?