How to define a global variable(value) in codeIgniter

Question

I simply do not mean how to define a global variable/constant in CodeIgniter. Let me explain: I have made a theme engine which is select-able from the current logged in user\'s

Answer 1

Create A core controller, since your process requires logical operations then you need a method for that.

application/core/MY_Controller.php

class MY_Controller Extends CI_Controller
{

   protected $default_theme = 'theme';

   public function __construct()
   {
      parent::__construct();
   }

   public function get_theme()
   {
         //your code for selecting the current theme selected from
         //the database
         $theme_from_db = '';

         return $theme_from_db == NULL ? $this->default_theme : $theme_from_db;
   }
}

Your Controller must extend MY_Controller

application/controller/view.php

class view extends MY_Controller
{
   public function index()
   {
     $this->load->view($this->get_theme().'result', $data);
   }
}