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.. _typo3fluid-fluid-switch:

======
switch
======


Switch ViewHelper which can be used to render content depending on a value or expression.
Implements what a basic PHP ``switch()`` does.

An optional default case can be specified which is rendered if none of the
``case`` conditions matches.

Using this ViewHelper can be a sign of weak architecture. If you end up using it extensively
you might want to consider restructuring your controllers/actions and/or use partials and sections.
E.g. the above example could be achieved with :html:`<f:render partial="title.{person.gender}" />`
and the partials "title.male.html", "title.female.html", ...
Depending on the scenario this can be easier to extend and possibly contains less duplication.

Examples
========

Simple Switch statement
-----------------------

::

    <f:switch expression="{person.gender}">
        <f:case value="male">Mr.</f:case>
        <f:case value="female">Mrs.</f:case>
        <f:defaultCase>Mr. / Mrs.</f:defaultCase>
    </f:switch>

Output::

    "Mr.", "Mrs." or "Mr. / Mrs." (depending on the value of {person.gender})

Arguments
=========


.. _switch_expression:

expression
----------

:aspect:`DataType`
   mixed

:aspect:`Required`
   false
:aspect:`Description`
   Expression to switch