Question

I have setup a project in node with the express framework. I like that it allows me to create a layout with a file called “layout” in the views directory. But what if I want to have multiple layout files? I don’t see an option for that. Does anyone know a way?

Maybe something like:

res.render('report', {
        title: 'My report',
        layoutfile: 'mylayout'
});

Answer 1

layout is what you’re looking for 🙂

res.render('report', {
       title : 'My report'
    , layout : 'mylayout'
});

Assuming that the file matches the engine you’re using. If not, you need to tack on the extension, e.g. layout.jade