Question

I have this custom error handler:

`class AppError extends ErrorHandler {

function error404($params) {
$this->controller->layout = ‘public’;
$this->controller->set(‘title’,’Droptor Page Not Found’);
parent::error404($params);
}
}`

And I can’t seem to use any layout that has this:
$javascript->link('jquery',true)

So the JS helper isn’t loaded. But if I include this in the controller: var $helpers = array('javascript'); it still doesn’t work. Nor does App::import('Helper', 'javascript');

Answer 1

Crap, I didn’t read your question.

To add a helper to your error controller, just add this line:

$this->controller->helpers = array('Javascript');

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There are two ways to do it:

First, you can create an app_controller to include every component and helper that you need on all your controllers.

Second, you can load the specific resources needed to your error controller. Create a file named error.php in your app’s root (NOT webroot) with the following code:

<?php
class AppError extends ErrorHandler  {
    function error404($params) {
        $this->controller->helpers = array('Javascript');
        parent::error404($params);
    }
}

You can also set a custom title with

$this->controller->set('title_for_layout', "We couldn't find what you are loooking for");

Good luck.