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testbot
02-19-2009, 03:22 AM
there's not really a whole lot about it so i'm not sure if i'm doing it wrong or what.

i created a category named Social Networking
Location on Profile Page: Main Colum, Last Tab

then created a User Profile Field> Single Text Field> with the following
Name Facebook
Category: Social Networking
Private Field: No
Field Searchable on Members List: Yes
Show on Members List: No
Display Page: Options Other

finally, i go to my profile and add a value to the new field, look at my profile and no new tab named Social Networking.

am i missing the purpose of this option?

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Lynne
02-19-2009, 03:59 PM
Select "Edit Your Details" for the Display Page.

If you select "Edit Your Details", this option will show up when viewing a user's profile. All other options are primarily used in conjunction with template conditionals to create additional options for your users.

testbot
02-19-2009, 04:41 PM
YES!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111one

thank you!

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oh wait. i have it showing the the Social Networking tab that i made but the fields are also showing in the 'About Me' tab too. i only want it in the Social Networking tab. :(

Lynne
02-19-2009, 05:26 PM
From the Field Categories page:

Location on Profile Page
Profile fields will always be shown on the 'About Me' tab, in addition to any location you select here.

testbot
02-25-2009, 02:47 PM
another question somewhat related.

how do i make the custom field a link?

like if i make a Facebook field and someone puts in the url to their profile, how do i make that display as a link in there profile?

Lynne
02-25-2009, 02:56 PM
You would have to actually call the field yourself using $userinfo[fieldx] (or $prepared[fieldx] depending on where you call it). And then just make that a line - <a href="$userinfo[fieldx]">Facebook Profile</a> Of course, you'll have to tell your users to enter a fully qualified link, ie. http://whatever.com/thispage.php

testbot
02-25-2009, 02:59 PM
thank you Lynne. :D

*runs over to suggestions forum*