How can I add a template link into another one?

[arabhw]

I made a template:
advertising

I want this template to be a part of header template

I pust this:
$advertising

It doesnt work, did i miss something?

Thanks in advance

[Jake Bunce]

Add this code to the phpinclude_start template:

eval('$variable = "' . fetch_template('[color=red]template_name[/color]') . '";');

Change the red code appropriately. Then you can use $variable in the templates and it will parse to the contents of the template you specify.

[John Campbell]

This may sound really dumb but what is better (speed wise)

the full html in the template (like this person needs- sans template)
or making a template and putting the ad there?

Sometimes I see banners loading late... could that be due to templated ads?
Thanks!

[Jake Bunce]

They should be functionally identical, but calling a template like this will add an extra query to all forum pages. The effect on performance shouldn't be anything to worry about.

[John Campbell]

Thank you.