menu.inc

Version 1.431 (checked in on 2011/01/04 at 06:20:30 by dries)

API for the Drupal menu system.

Functions & methods

NameDescription
drupal_help_argGenerates elements for the $arg array in the help hook.
menu_build_treeBuild a menu tree, translate links, and check access.
menu_cache_clearClears the cached cached data for a single named menu.
menu_cache_clear_allClears all cached menu data. This should be called any time broad changes might have been made to the router items or menu links.
menu_contextual_linksRetrieve contextual links for a system object based on registered local tasks.
menu_delete_linksDeletes all links for a menu.
menu_execute_active_handlerExecute the page callback associated with the current path.
menu_get_active_breadcrumbGet the breadcrumb for the current page, as determined by the active trail.
menu_get_active_helpReturns the help associated with the active menu item.
menu_get_active_menu_namesGet the active menu for the current page - determines the active trail.
menu_get_active_titleGet the title of the current page, as determined by the active trail.
menu_get_active_trailGets the active trail (path to root menu root) of the current page.
menu_get_ancestorsReturns the ancestors (and relevant placeholders) for any given path.
menu_get_custom_themeGets the custom theme for the current page, if there is one.
menu_get_itemGet a router item.
menu_get_namesBuild a list of named menus.
menu_get_objectGet a loaded object from a router item.
menu_get_routerGet the menu router.
menu_links_cloneClone an array of menu links.
menu_link_children_relative_depthFind the depth of an item's children relative to its depth.
menu_link_deleteDelete one or several menu links.
menu_link_get_preferredLookup the preferred menu link for a given system path.
menu_link_loadGet a menu link by its mlid, access checked and link translated for rendering.
menu_link_maintainInsert, update or delete an uncustomized menu link related to a module.
menu_link_saveSave a menu link.
menu_list_system_menusReturn an array containing the names of system-defined (default) menus.
menu_load_linksReturns an array containing all links for a menu.
menu_local_actionsReturns the rendered local actions at the current level.
menu_local_tabsReturns a renderable element for the primary and secondary tabs.
menu_local_tasksCollects the local tasks (tabs), action links, and the root path.
menu_main_menuReturn an array of links to be rendered as the Main menu.
menu_navigation_linksReturn an array of links for a navigation menu.
menu_primary_local_tasksReturns the rendered local tasks at the top level.
menu_rebuild(Re)populate the database tables used by various menu functions.
menu_reset_static_cacheResets the menu system static cache.
menu_router_buildCollect and alter the menu definitions.
menu_secondary_local_tasksReturns the rendered local tasks at the second level.
menu_secondary_menuReturn an array of links to be rendered as the Secondary links.
menu_set_active_itemSet the active path, which determines which page is loaded.
menu_set_active_menu_namesSet (or get) the active menu for the current page - determines the active trail.
menu_set_active_trailSets or gets the active trail (path to menu tree root) of the current page.
menu_set_custom_themeSets a custom theme for the current page, if there is one.
menu_set_itemReplaces the statically cached item for a given path.
menu_tab_root_pathReturns the router path, or the path of the parent tab of a default local task.
menu_tail_loadLoads path as one string from the argument we are currently at.
menu_tail_to_argReturns path as one string from the argument we are currently at.
menu_treeRenders a menu tree based on the current path.
menu_tree_all_dataGet the data structure representing a named menu tree.
menu_tree_check_accessCheck access and perform other dynamic operations for each link in the tree.
menu_tree_collect_node_linksRecursive helper function - collect node links.
menu_tree_dataBuild the data representing a menu tree.
menu_tree_outputReturns a rendered menu tree.
menu_tree_page_dataGet the data structure representing a named menu tree, based on the current page.
menu_unserializeUnserializes menu data, using a map to replace path elements.
template_preprocess_menu_treePreprocesses the rendered tree for theme_menu_tree().
theme_menu_linkReturns HTML for a menu link and submenu.
theme_menu_local_actionReturns HTML for a single local action link.
theme_menu_local_taskReturns HTML for a single local task link.
theme_menu_local_tasksReturns HTML for primary and secondary local tasks.
theme_menu_treeReturns HTML for a wrapper for a menu sub-tree.
_menu_build_treeBuild a menu tree.
_menu_check_accessCheck access to a menu item using the access callback
_menu_clear_page_cacheHelper function to clear the page and block caches at most twice per page load.
_menu_delete_itemHelper function for menu_link_delete; deletes a single menu link.
_menu_find_router_pathFind the router path which will serve this path.
_menu_item_localizeLocalize the router item title using t() or another callback.
_menu_link_buildBuilds a link from a router item.
_menu_link_find_parentFind a possible parent for a given menu link.
_menu_link_map_translateThis function translates the path elements in the map using any to_arg helper function. These functions take an argument and return an object. See http://drupal.org/node/109153 for more information.
_menu_link_move_childrenUpdate the children of a menu link that's being moved.
_menu_link_parents_setHelper function that sets the p1..p9 values for a menu link being saved.
_menu_link_translateThis function is similar to _menu_translate() but does link-specific preparation such as always calling to_arg functions
_menu_load_objectsLoads objects into the map as defined in the $item['load_functions'].
_menu_navigation_links_rebuildHelper function to build menu links for the items in the menu router.
_menu_router_buildHelper function to build the router table based on the data from hook_menu.
_menu_router_cacheHelper function to store the menu router if we have it in memory.
_menu_router_saveHelper function to save data from menu_router_build() to the router table.
_menu_set_expanded_menusHelper function to update a list of menus with expanded items
_menu_site_is_offlineChecks whether the site is in maintenance mode.
_menu_translateHandles dynamic path translation and menu access control.
_menu_tree_check_accessRecursive helper function for menu_tree_check_access()
_menu_tree_dataRecursive helper function to build the data representing a menu tree.
_menu_update_parental_statusCheck and update the has_children status for the parent of a link.

Constants

NameDescription
MENU_ACCESS_DENIEDInternal menu status code -- Menu item access is denied.
MENU_CALLBACKMenu type -- A hidden, internal callback, typically used for API calls.
MENU_CONTEXT_INLINEInternal menu flag: Local task should be displayed inline.
MENU_CONTEXT_NONEInternal menu flag: Invisible local task.
MENU_CONTEXT_PAGEInternal menu flag: Local task should be displayed in page context.
MENU_CREATED_BY_ADMINInternal menu flag -- menu item was created by administrator.
MENU_DEFAULT_LOCAL_TASKMenu type -- The "default" local task, which is initially active.
MENU_FOUNDInternal menu status code -- Menu item was found.
MENU_IS_LOCAL_ACTIONInternal menu flag -- menu item is a local action.
MENU_IS_LOCAL_TASKInternal menu flag -- menu item is a local task.
MENU_IS_ROOTInternal menu flag -- menu item is the root of the menu tree.
MENU_LINKS_TO_PARENTInternal menu flag -- menu item links back to its parent.
MENU_LOCAL_ACTIONMenu type -- An action specific to the parent, usually rendered as a link.
MENU_LOCAL_TASKMenu type -- A task specific to the parent item, usually rendered as a tab.
MENU_MAX_DEPTHThe maximum depth of a menu links tree - matches the number of p columns.
MENU_MAX_PARTSThe maximum number of path elements for a menu callback
MENU_MODIFIED_BY_ADMINInternal menu flag -- menu item can be modified by administrator.
MENU_NORMAL_ITEMMenu type -- A "normal" menu item that's shown in menu and breadcrumbs.
MENU_NOT_FOUNDInternal menu status code -- Menu item was not found.
MENU_SITE_OFFLINEInternal menu status code -- Menu item inaccessible because site is offline.
MENU_SITE_ONLINEInternal menu status code -- Everything is working fine.
MENU_SUGGESTED_ITEMMenu type -- A normal menu item, hidden until enabled by an administrator.
MENU_VISIBLE_IN_BREADCRUMBInternal menu flag -- menu item is visible in the breadcrumb.
MENU_VISIBLE_IN_TREEInternal menu flag -- menu item is visible in the menu tree.