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The template makes category inclusion in other templates easier. It eliminates the need for complicated #switches and #ifeq of NAMESPACE to allow category inclusion in templates without including those categories in certain NAMESPACES such as, the Template and JDOC NAMESPACES.

Functions/Features[edit]

Automatic category inclusion in templates.

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Warning!

It is possible to use this template directly in articles. Until this warning is removed, it is not recommended.


Usage[edit]

Must use the parameter {{{1|}}}

  • A simple call would be to add {{CatInclude|Development,Tutorial,Plugin}} to pages which use a template to add content to a wiki page.
  • A complex template call against a parameter in a template can be used inside a #if, #ifeq or #switch call.
Example
{{#ifeq:{{{foo|}}}|tutorial|{{CatInclude|Development,Tutorial,Plugin}}|[[Category:Foo]]}}
OR
{{#ifeq:{{{foo|}}}|tutorial|{{CatInclude|Development,Tutorial,Plugin}}|{{CatInclude|Development}}}}

Parameters[edit]

Parameter Parameter description req./opt.
{{{1}}} categories (in array format, comma separated)
For Example: Development,Tutorial,Plugin
required

Known Issues[edit]

None known, please report on this Template's talk page.