# Control structure - View (or `include`) / Block
There is three ways to include other views into your current view `{% view %} / {% include %}` or
using `{% block %}{% endblock %}`.
The order of loading depends on the order given within your directory configuration; the first file found from it
will be used.
## Inline `view` (string $path, array|null $arguments = null)
You must provide a valid `$path` from which the template will be loaded. If no `$arguments` are provided, defined
variables from the caller's scope will be given (from `get_defined_vars()`).
**[PICEA]** So, using this code:
*path/base/nav.phtml*
```html
```
*path/base/nav-item.phtml*
```html
{{ $item->name }}"
```
**[HTML]** Could render such as :
```html
```
## `include` (string $path) content from external file
Whenever you need to `include` a raw file from one of your view directories
## Reusable `block` (string $path, ...$arguments) / `endblock`
A better way to achieve this behaviour could be to create a `block` which you can define as needed.
**[PICEA]** So, using this code:
*path/base/nav.phtml*
```html
```
*path/base/nav-item-block.phtml*
```html
{% arguments string $name, string $anchor, int $index = 0 %}
{{ $name }}"
```
**[HTML]** Would render the same as the `view` example :
```html
```
### Extending a `block` using `define` and `slot`
You might need to define some custom content inside of a `block`.
You can do so by using `define` and `slot`.
**[PICEA]** So, using this code:
*path/base/nav.phtml*
```html
```
*path/base/nav-item-block.phtml*
```html
{% arguments string $name, string $anchor, int $index = 0 %}
{% define "attributes" %}
{{ $name }}"
```
**[HTML]** Would render the same as the `view` example :
```html
```