Custom User Field
 

I have a plugin, and part of that plugin requires a user to enter data into their profile.

Adding custom user fields is easy, but i would like to take care of that as part of the install.

Is there a way to add a user field as part of a product, then reference that field in the plugin?

Currently, I make a simple template modification that references $userinfo[field5] - where in my system field5 is my new field.

But if someone installs this, and they have other custom user fields, it could be $userinfo[field12].

Alternatively, can I create a new table as part of a product and reference data that way?

This question is for my blog entry in postbit plugin - I want the install to be easier for people.

Old thread, but don't suppose anybody has an answer? I'm interested in this as well

Why not add an option...I don't think you can associate a profile field with a product so you will be best just getting the user to do it. Then you can make a setting in vB Options where the user enters their fieldID. Then for the variable you use $userinfo[$vboptions['somesetting']].

Otherwise you have to extend the user table or make a new table and take the data from there.