Zend_Layout + helperClass - php

Question

I am try to use helperClass in Zend_Layout options.
I create a class:
class Helper_Testi extends Zend_Controller_Action_Helper_Abstract{
public function init(){
echo "111111111";
$this->fff = 'hello from Helper';
}
public function getMessage(){
echo "==============";
return "message";
}
}
and in Bootstrap.php try add it to Zend_Layout:
$options = array('layout' => 'layout','helperClass'=>'../application/controllers/helper/Testi');
$layout = new Zend_Layout();
$layout->startMvc($options);
But when I reload browser I see Exception:
Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Zend_Exception' with message 'File "../application/controllers/helper/Testi.php" does not exist or class "../application/controllers/helper/Testi" was not found in the file'
What I do wrong? Help me please.

Answer 1

Try to use APPLICATION_PATH constant in your path

Answer 2

You need place your helper class in correct place.
E.g. in my bootsrap there are such lines:
protected function _initViewHelpers() {
$this->bootstrap('layout');
$layout = $this->getResource('layout');
$view = $layout->getView();
$view->addHelperPath('Icc/View/Helper' , 'Icc_View_Helper');
}
And helper files will be located in this folder: Icc\View\Helper\
Edit:
E.g. I have file FormDropdown.php
with such content:
class Icc_View_Helper_FormDropdown extends Zend_View_Helper_Abstract {
function formDropdown($name = '')
{
return "<select name='$name' id='$name'></select>";
}
}
In view I can use this helper in this way:
<?=$this->formDropdown('icc_info_salutation')?>