Reusing PERL across DCTs

mattpr

In TeamSite 5 Templating, how can I reuse a set of common PERL subroutines
Here is my DCT:

<iw_include pt="../../common/perlroutines.inc" mode="ptlocal"/>

<iw_perl><![CDATA[
iwpt_output(simpleRoutine());
]]></iw_perl>


And here is the code I wish to move out to a common file:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<iw_pt name="Common PERL routines">
<iw_perl><![CDATA[
sub simpleRoutine {
return "Works!";
}
]]></iw_perl>
</iw_pt>

I receive the error message

Template Preview And Generate Error:
Could not process template: Y:\default\main\branch\.[snipped]..tpl
:\default\main\branch.[snipped]..tpl



Can anybody suggest a solution please?

Adam Stoller

If you want to re-use Perl routines - write a Perl Module - put it somwhere within the @INC path and then reference it within your PT within an iw_perl section. e.g.:<iw_pt name="foo"/>
<iw_perl>
use MyCompany::MyPTMod;
# ... use subroutines from MyCompany::MyPTMod from this point on ...
</iw_perl>

--fish
Senior Consultant, Quotient Inc.
http://www.quotient-inc.com