Real Name In Profile And Postbit
 

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What Does This Hack Do?[hr]hr[/hr]
This is an update to my 3.7.x version of this hack.

A very simple hack to display your real name in your profile and postbit (or postbit legacy), just like here at vBulletin.org.

If no real name is entered, then it will not display in the postbit (or postbit legacy).


This hack was created because of a request by Hannan here.


Limitation with this hack[hr]hr[/hr]
People keep asking for usergroup permissions for this hack.

While this would easy to implement, what people fail to realise is that User Profile Fields are not controlled by usergroup permissions at all, and even if usergroup permissions were added to this hack, the User Profile Fields would still be viewable by members even if they do not have permissions to use them.

User Profile Fields are either viewable by all or viewable by none, this is how they were implemented in vBulletin by design, there is no in between with User Profile Fields.

So, I will not be adding usergroup permissions to this hack.


vBulletin Version Compatibility[hr]hr[/hr]
This hack can be used with vBulletin versions 3.6.0 - 3.8.8.

For the v4.0.x version of this hack - check here.


Hack Support/Feature Requests[hr]hr[/hr]
IMPORTANT: This hack is no longer supported.


Install Instructions[hr]hr[/hr]
The Real Name In Profile And Postbit Installation Instructions 3.8.xxx.pdf instructions file is included in attached .zip (includes visual instructions).
NOTE: If upgrading then just do Step 2 and Step 3 again.


Uninstall Instructions[hr]hr[/hr]

1. In the AdminCP, go to User Profile Fields -> User Profile Field Manager.
   • Delete the Real Name profile field.
2. Uninstall the product using the AdminCP Product Manager.

Version History[hr]hr[/hr]
v3.8.001 - Thursday 8th January 2009
-- Initial Release


Thanks[hr]hr[/hr]
Thanks go out to Paul M who gave me permission to use some of his install code.


Show Your Appreciation [hr]hr[/hr]
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thank"s :)

Nice hack, thx :)

nice mod man i will test it

Great Hack

works like a charm even with postbit legacy too! *clicks installed*

Fantastic plugin. Easy installation, clear instructions, and no core code hacks required. Thanks a bunch!

this i will have to try later

I have added this. It shows when It should in the ACP, but it doesn't show in the "Additional Information".

Any Ideas Please?

Many Thanks.

It will be one of three things:

1. You did not do the two edits in step 3
2. You did the two edits in step 3 but it was the wrong field number
3. You do not have the postbit_userinfo_right_after_posts template hook, because of a custom template/style

If it is either 1 or 2, then you should be able to fix it up, but if it is 3, then you are on your own, as I do not support custom templates/styles.