How can I use partial (code block) in multiple templates?

Question

I have a specific block of code which is a newsletter subscription form with a script. I have to use this code on multiple templates.

Currently I am using it on these two templates

• app\design\frontend\base\default\template\fekete\Newsletter2Go\customer\form\newsletter.phtml

• app\design\frontend\base\default\template\fekete\Newsletter2Go\subscribe.phtml

-

<!-- Partial A -->
<form id="subscribe" ...>
    <input ...>
</form>
<script>
  ...
</script>

Of course I could just copy & paste this code to all needed templates. But the maintenance effort would be extremly high if I would have to edit the code, because I would need to edit it in all templates.

Is there a way to save that code block and use it in multiple templates?

Answer 1

Create a phtml file with your code and insert it in the following way:

$block = $this->getLayout()
  ->createBlock('core/template')
  ->setTemplate('path/to/your.phtml');

echo $block->toHtml();