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Multiple layouts based on request parameter in Rails. Layout in URL parameter overrides cookies.
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dynamic_layout_application_controller.rb
class ApplicationController < ActionController::Base
layout :resolve_layout
# ....
private
def resolve_layout
layout ||= params[:layout]
layout ||= cookies[:layout]
# Mayby overkill with case...or one might do something special for each layout
case layout
when "custom1"
# Do custom stuff
"custom1"
when "custom2"
# Do custom stuff
"custom2"
else
layout = "application"
end
cookies[:layout] = layout
layout
end
end
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