load magento module template

[jackprince1983]

For a module I need to load template file and let it replace the complete page.
It is a XML file (but could also be any content whatsoever).
Generally speaking when

• MYNS_MYMODULE_controllernameController

is triggered and calls

• fooAction()

I need to be able to display a clean site with the content from my template file.

I'd prefer a solution where I don't have to pay attention to any templates and styles, because for the module functionality there are no real templates needed except for the one I want to implement.

Please let me know where to place the template file and how to tell magento to load this file as a root template without anything else around. If you need anymore information please let me know I will answer ASAP.

P.S. I did ask the same question on Stackoverflow if you prefer to gain reputation there.

[jackprince1983]

To clarify it even more:

For:
http://domain.tld/modulename/controller/action/

Where do I have to place template files and how should I reference them?

Still stuck

[jackprince1983]

I got an answer on StackOverflowfor anyone interested, it at least provides a quick way to get it done.
If somebody still cares to give a quick explenation or link to a tutorial which explains what to put into to which xml and where to place the files, this would still be very welcome.

[MrKhoa99]

Hello jackprince1983,

You should read Magento doc and Alan Storm Blog. Alan also wrote a book about Magento Layout: No Frills Magento Layout.

Your url: http://domain.tld/modulename/controller/action/

The modulename_controller_action Handle is created by combining the route name (modulename), Action Controller name (controller), and Action Controller Action Method (action) into a single string. This means each possible method on an Action Controller has a Handle associated with it.

In your layout xml handles this request:

<modulename_controller_action>

......

</modulename_controller_action>

Hope my suggestion is useful for you.