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I have figured out I need to override two templates:

  1. views-view-fields.tpl.php
  2. views-view-unformatted.tpl.php

Basically my node has an "align" property which I need to access in both templates to properly generate the expected markup.

<?php echo '<pre>'; print_r(get_defined_vars()); exit; ?>

Using this I can see I have a monster of a structure at my disposal but the I am nervous about traversing such a structure as the slightest change to it's arrangment means my template(s) would break!!!

Ideally I would like to implement a preprocessor such as:

How can I add variables from a preprocessor function to be used in an unformatted view template?

Basically add the "align" value from the node to a simple variable which I can then access and check inside both templates listed above...

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You can use hook_preprocess(&$variables, $hook)to find out which hook you have to react on, in your case it should be hook_preprocess_views_view_fields() and hook_preprocess_views_view_unformatted().

Next you have to find a way to access the node object. If your view is node based, then there should be an nid somewhere in the variables array. Don't be afraid to dif into the $variables array. You can use dpm (devel module) or print_ror whatever you're comfortable with. You can't really break anything without manipulating the array.

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  • but if a module changes the structure of the array: $row->_field_data['nid']['entity']->field_align['und'][0]['value'] is what I currently have it is so deeply nested that the slightest change would break...no fear you say, eh? :) Commented Jan 30, 2014 at 16:18
  • You should of course prepare for the case that the expected data is not there, using isset()will do. Where does $row->_field_data come from? That's in $variables? Commented Jan 30, 2014 at 16:23
  • not variables no sorry (views-view-fields.tpl.php) Commented Jan 30, 2014 at 16:37

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