How to call function of another block Magento

Question

I am trying to change the reference block of contact us link..I created all the phtml file and all.. Now in Phtml file when i am calling ``` <?php $_links = $this->getLinks(); ?> ``` I am getting number of links as 0..because it cant get the object of links.php.. I want to know how can I have reference object of contacts.phtml

Accepted Answer

Hi you can do it by creating reference to that Block.Like

```
 $cpBlock = $this->getLayout()->getBlockSingleton('your block class'); //ect Mage_Catalog_Block_Product_List_Toolbar
```

Than you can easily call every function of that class like `$cpBlock->getLinks();`.Other way is using XML block code.Add contact us xml reference just like user2338443 mentioned to your custom xml and than access functions of that block.

How to call function of another block Magento

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