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I have an XML layout file, specifically customer_account_login.xml, which is processed automatically by Magento and replaces the out-of-the-box copy.

In some cases I would like to do this, while in others I want the out-of-the-box file (based on backend configuration).

I have not found a way to turn off processing for my XML file under certain conditions, but assume there is some class that can be overridden to do this. A generic way would be preferable, but I could live with a method that toggles just this specific XML file.

To clarify: the question is about avoiding processing the XML file entirely, not how to conditionally show/hide certain blocks and other layout elements.

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You can use ifconfig parameter on your node to enable/disable it on the basis of value of a specified field in system configuration [system.xml].

You can specify the field from system.xml by mentioning ifconfig="section/group/field" from your system.xml. Preferably keep the field to be a select of yes/no type.

Feel free to ask any queries in case of confusion.

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  • Thanks, but this is not really what I am after. ifconfig only works with blocks, which is problematic (try containers), and it's also more difficult to remove elements (can be done with action but not in all cases, and requires a convoluted structure). The biggest problem however, is the fact that the file needs to be processed at all, I'd like for it to be completely ignored in some cases.
    – Ynhockey
    Aug 22, 2018 at 15:12
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    As far as if know ifconfig is the only condition processing in layout xmls of magento. Please do post the answer here if you find anything else.
    – Vivek Kumar
    Aug 22, 2018 at 15:14

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