How to add an include in overall_header.tpl ?

[cybercytes]

In overall_header.tpl

I need to add a php include, for a variable, after the opening body tag.

Should I split overall_header.tpl into two files, then call the include from page_header.php ?

Can I split overall_header.tpl without breaking calls from other areas?

I would greatly appreciate any input on how to accomplish this.

Thanks
Old Time Coder

[Thoul]

Install this: http://www.phpbbhacks.com/download/1657
Then you can just put the PHP include code in the overall_header.tpl file.

[cybercytes]

Install this: http://www.phpbbhacks.com/download/1657
Then you can just put the PHP include code in the overall_header.tpl file.

Thanks for the reply.

eXtreme Styles does work quite well with txt file and simple php includes.
But, doesn't seem to work with the php file I need to call.

To be more specific, I'm trying to use the BlackHole script (for bad bots).
http://perishablepress.com/press/2010/07/14/blackhole-bad-bots/

The script is called with an include at the top of pages.
It checks the request IP against a blacklist data file.
If a match is found, the request is blocked.

And no, this site can not be upgraded to phpBB3 because it needs to use m2f mod (mail2forum) which was not upgraded to phpBB3 :-(
http://www.bluequartz.us/phpBB2/

I have BH installed on many dynamic storefront sites.