Extended User Profile v0.1 - Almost Done, Need Help

I'm really close to releasing my first module that makes it easier to add extra fields to a user's profile. The module installs fine, stores data, users can edit the extra profile fields by clicking the "Modify" link and the modifications save to the database fine, but I just can't quite get the data retrieved and displayed in the profile view.

I'd appreciate it if someone with a little more experience take a look at what I have so far and lend a hand.

[bbrian017]

So in general what does this mod do?

Also does anyone have screenshots or a working demo?

Cheers,

bbrian017

[gen3ric]

This mod allows you to add unlimited custom fields to the user profile section. Unfortunately, it involved more manual work than I had originally hoped and I don't know enough PHP code to get it packaged in a complete module, but if you follow Redwine's explanation, you can get it working pretty easily.

I am currently using it to allow users to add their usernames to various other social media sites as well as an interests field and a short bio.

Demo: Design Float

[sivle]

I don't want to sound like an idiot, but here goes...

Would it be possible for someone to outline the steps for this a little more clearly. I do some PHP stuff from time-to-time, but the problem is really trying to decipher the pligg files/code. I'm willing/able to do the work, I just don't really know where to start. I'd appreciate the help. I think this would be a great addition to my site.

[sivle]

OK...well, i said i didn't want to sound like an idiot, but sometimes it happens...doh!

I figured it out...i try to make things harder than they are i think. I forgot that you could install this through the admin panel.

[sivle]

I suppose one question would be, where can I change the field width and height, since a bio will tend to hold a lot of data and it's difficult to type all of this in a small text field.

[redwine]

Originally Posted by sivle

I suppose one question would be, where can I change the field width and height, since a bio will tend to hold a lot of data and it's difficult to type all of this in a small text field.

You can change the values of rows and cols in the textarea. Make sure that you also set the varchar of the field in the database to hold the data from the the bio textarea, otherwise, it will be truncated.

[not2serious]

Just what I needed. Just have to take some time to get my site updated.

[jamiew]

Has anyone pursued continued development of this? I'm looking for exactly this functionality (and am willing to also contribute some coding manhours)

[jamiew]

Has anyone continued development of this particular module?
I'm looking for exactly this functionality (and am willing to also contribute some coding manhours!)

[redwine]

Originally Posted by jamiew

Has anyone continued development of this particular module?
I'm looking for exactly this functionality (and am willing to also contribute some coding manhours!)

It's all there for you. Just follow the first step from gen3ric and redwine's to implement it and you can add as many extra field as want...