<![CDATA[What is the value of $template \themes\hotel-reservation-theme\layout.tpl]]>To make UI changes to the front page, I understand I would need to make changes to the layout.tpl for my UI changes, but I don't understand where the page layout information that is expected to be in the line

{if !empty($template)}{$template}{/if}

Can some one please provide me some insight on this? I will also be making changes to header.tpl, I'm expecting this information wouldcome in handy there too.

]]>https://forums.qloapps.com/topic/8045/what-is-the-value-of-template-themes-hotel-reservation-theme-layout-tplRSS for NodeTue, 19 May 2026 05:13:39 GMTTue, 12 May 2026 06:44:40 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to What is the value of $template \themes\hotel-reservation-theme\layout.tpl on Mon, 18 May 2026 07:37:57 GMT]]>Hi @Aniekan-Akai ,

The layout.tpl file works as the main frontend layout wrapper in QloApps. The line:

{if !empty($template)}{$template}{/if}

is used to load the dynamic page content assigned by the controller, such as the homepage, CMS page, booking page, room page, etc.

In simple terms:

  • layout.tpl controls the overall page structure

  • $template contains the actual page content

  • header.tpl manages the header section of the website

So, for UI changes:

  • Use layout.tpl for overall page layout changes

  • Use page-specific .tpl files for content section changes

  • Use header.tpl for header-related customization

If you face any difficulties, kindly create a ticket with detailed requirements/screenshots so our team can assist you further:

Create Ticket - QloApps Support

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