Getting started with custom tables

[sr20de_99]

I'd like to create a custom table for event registrations, and have the table populated by a custom form in vBulletin. Should custom tables be created in my vBulletin Database, or a seperate database?

[Dave]

It's up to you. I would stick to the same database (so vBulletin's database) because it's a lot easier to work that way.

[sr20de_99]

Thanks for the response. I'd prefer to keep it in the vBulletin Database too, I wasn't sure if I'd run into issues when applying vBulletin patches/upgrades.

[Dave]

Nope, you shouldn't face any issues.
In fact, pretty much every single plugin released for vBulletin make adaptations to vBulletin's database instead of creating their own database.

[sr20de_99]

Excellent! I'm off to create a test table and form. I'll probably be back for more help.