\$allow\_php\_templates {#variable.allow.php.templates}
=======================

By default the PHP template file resource is disabled. Setting
`$allow_php_templates` to TRUE will enable PHP template files.

::: {.informalexample}

    <?php
    $smarty->allow_php_templates = true;
    ?>

            
:::

> **Note**
>
> The PHP template file resource is an undocumented deprecated feature.