How to switch layout files in Zend Framework?

Question

I'm sure it's a simple one-liner, but I can't seem to find it.

How can I use a different layout file for a particular action?

Update: This worked for me, thanks!

// Within controller
$this->_helper->_layout->setLayout('other-layout') //other-layout.phtml

//Within view script
<?php $this->layout()->setLayout('other-layout'); ?>

Answer 1

From inside a Controller:

$this->_helper->layout->setLayout('/path/to/your/layout_script');

(via these docs )

EDIT: I should mention that the path is relative to whatever your layout directory is (by default, it's application/layouts/scripts/ )

Answer 2

You can also use like this

// Within controller
Zend_Layout::getMvcInstance()->setLayout('layout_name');

//Within view script

<?php $this->layout()->setLayout('layout_name'); ?>

Your layout must be in /layouts/scripts/ folder, otherwise you need to specify the path also. No need to write .phtml, just name of the layout