Changing Template Append File via API

[rlwsota]

I have a template file that I would like appear differently under different conditions (call them ’standard’ and ’special’). As part of the layout matters, I want to change the Append File (Templates -> Edit Template: XXXX -> Files -> Append File) just for the special case (i.e., not permanently). I have no Append File in the _init.php because I use several layouts throughout the site and use Append File for each template.

For example, the standard case will have Append File as _pageLayout1.php, but for those special cases I want to change the Append File to _pageLayout2.php.

I’ve looked through the Forums and API documentation but haven’t been able to find a way to do it. Of course I’ve probably missed previous queries on the topic or it is blindingly simple, but I’m stuck.

Any suggestions?

[rlwsota]

Sure enough, after posting I found this: https://processwire.com/talk/topic/10562-general-question-is-there-a-difference-between-adding-prependappend-file-to-template-and-include/.

Using the 'include' in the template php file solved the issues.

Now I'll just crawl back into my newbie hole.