Something That Runs On Every Hit

[SpeedRacer350]

Quick Question: I want to put a piece of code that runs on every hit/access to my forum. Is there a phpbb module that runs every time?

[danieltj]

What do you mean exactly?

Are you looking for an extension that lets you run code that you provide on every page load? If so, there might possibly be something out there but I don’t recall anything that does that.

Many extensions run every page load but they do a specific function. What is it you’re actually trying to achieve here?

[SpeedRacer350]

Why did this get moved to extensions? If you don't understand my question, then you're either being purposefully obtuse, or you don't have an answer.

[danieltj]

Do not call me names because I've asked you a question.

I didn't move your topic, but if it was moved from another forum it's because your topic is a better fit here and personally I agree because you're asking for functionality that most likely would be something an extension would achieve rather than something the core software would do.

To the point of your original question, what are you trying to achieve here? I ask that because I'm trying to understand if you want to place code like Google Analytics (or something else) that is executed every page load or perhaps some kind of php based background script to perform a function.

I replied to this topic with the best intentions, trying to provide some help to you.

[Kailey]

OK, let's all settle down. I won't name-call who moved the topic, but I can assure you it was moved to Extension Requests because you originally posted in the Support Forum. That forum is dedicated for support of the core phpBB product. Your question and desired outcome do not fall within the scope of support, hence the move.

If you're not looking for an extension, then the next best forum would be either Custom Coding (for modifying phpBB's core functionality without the use of an extension) or the Wanted forum (for paid requests).

[Brf]

Yes. Custom Coding or Extension Writers are most appropriate.

There is plenty of code that runs on every page, such as the database connection code, then user session code. If you would explain what you want to accomplish, we can suggest a location.

[thecoalman]

At the bottom of common.php is usually the most appropriate.

[SpeedRacer350]

At the bottom of common.php is usually the most appropriate.

Thank you. I saw that module and thought that might be what I'm looking for based solely on its name. But PHPBB is a monster system, and I'm not familiar with its flow.

[SpeedRacer350]

Do not call me names because I've asked you a question.

I didn't move your topic, but if it was moved from another forum it's because your topic is a better fit here and personally I agree because you're asking for functionality that most likely would be something an extension would achieve rather than something the core software would do.

To the point of your original question, what are you trying to achieve here? I ask that because I'm trying to understand if you want to place code like Google Analytics (or something else) that is executed every page load or perhaps some kind of php based background script to perform a function.

I replied to this topic with the best intentions, trying to provide some help to you.

I didn't call you a name. Now you're being overly sensitive in addition to acting like you don't understand in order to be difficult. I've been in tech for decades. That's not a new concept for me on a tech forum.

[thecoalman]

As Kailey noted we don't need to turn this into mud slinging fest. Don't make me get my lockinator out. The reasons for the questions is we have a wide array of users here that range from people with complete lack of knowledge to people that are very capable.

For example my answer applies to php code. If you are looking to add HTML you should look at the template overall_header.html and I should of determined that beforehand.

[Toxyy]

I didn't call you a name. Now you're being overly sensitive in addition to acting like you don't understand in order to be difficult. I've been in tech for decades. That's not a new concept for me on a tech forum.

The reason he's asking what you're wanting to do is that depending on your answer, there are many different event locations and event variables that you can use to do what you want. And as thecoalman says, if it's plain HTML, then you may just need a template event. Your use case depends on the answer that you'll get, there is no straightforward answer to "where can I put X that will run on every page" because there are many places you can do that. Just depends on what you're wanting to do.