How to use my view helpers in my ActionMailer views?

How to Use View Helpers in ActionMailer Views

✨So, you've got your Rails application set up and now you want to use those handy view helpers you've defined in app/helpers/annotations_helper.rb in your ActionMailer views? No worries, I've got you covered!✨

🙋‍♀️It's actually quite simple, thanks to Rails' add_template_helper method. By leveraging this method, you'll be able to access and use your view helpers in your ActionMailer views without any hiccups.🙌

So, let's dive in and get you ready to rock your ActionMailer views with your awesome view helpers!💪

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide

1. First, open up your app/mailers/report_mailer.rb, or whichever mailer you're working with.

2. Inside your mailer class, add the following line of code:

add_template_helper(AnnotationsHelper)

1. With that single line of code, you've now made your AnnotationsHelper methods accessible within your ActionMailer views. How cool is that?😎

2. Now it's time to start using those view helpers in your app/views/report_mailer/usage_report.text.html.erb view file. For example, let's say you have a method called highlight_keywords in your AnnotationsHelper. You can simply call it in your ActionMailer view like this:

<%= highlight_keywords(your_content) %>

And voila! You've successfully utilized your view helper method in your ActionMailer view.💫

❓Why Do Mailer Views Have Access to Different Helpers?

You may be wondering why mailer views have access to a different set of helpers, and trust me, you're not alone in finding this a bit annoying.🤷‍♀️

The reason behind this differentiation lies in the fact that mailer views tend to have different requirements and constraints compared to regular views. They often deal with rendering email templates and require additional helper methods specifically designed for generating HTML and plain text emails.

This separation of helpers ensures that you have a clear understanding of which methods are intended for use in your regular views versus your mailer views, thus preventing any potential conflicts or unintended consequences.

🚀Take Your ActionMailer Views to the Next Level with View Helpers!

By using the add_template_helper method and following these simple steps, you'll be able to tap into the power of your view helpers and make your ActionMailer views shine like never before.✨

So go ahead, give it a try and let me know how it goes! If you have any questions or run into any issues along the way, don't hesitate to reach out and I'll be more than happy to help.💪

Keep coding and creating amazing things!🚀