Trying to build a drop down menu within PHP array

Question

I'm trying to build a PHP function that creates a drop down inside an array. The theme I'm using gave me an example on how to add custom data to fields and I'm trying to then modify that to add a drop down menu. I'm not even sure if it's possible. The code I have creates the drop down box but doesn't have any data in it.

Here is my code:

function frontend_add_timezone_field( $fields ) {
    $fields['job']['timezone'] = array(
      'label'       => __( 'Your Timezone', 'job_manager' ),
      timezone        => array('(GMT-10:00) Hawaii', '(GMT-09:00) Alaska', '(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)' ),
      'priority'    => 7
  ); 
 echo '<select name="timezon">';
   for($i = 0; $i < count($timezone);$i++)
    {
        echo '<option value="'. ($i + 1) .'">' .$timezone{$i} . '</option>';
    }
 echo '</select>';
}

Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Where is the value for $timezone established? It seems to me that this might require more experimentation on your part. — gladiola
– gladiola, Commented Jul 15, 2016 at 15:40
I thought I was establishing it right there within the array.. am I not able to do that? — lostInTheTetons
– lostInTheTetons, Commented Jul 15, 2016 at 15:45
It was established as a key name for the array. See Sarah's answer below. — gladiola
– gladiola, Commented Jul 15, 2016 at 15:52

Sarah Gebauer · Accepted Answer · 2016-07-15 15:49:49Z

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As gladiola commented there is missing $timezone. You have established it inside $fields['job']['timezone']. In other words $timezone is in your case

$timezone = $fields['job']['timezone']['timezone'];

After this the code works for me.

answered Jul 15, 2016 at 15:49

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lostInTheTetons Over a year ago

Thank you for all your help!

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