[Infinity101]

Hello, I am unable to test this to ensure it works - however if you haven't tired already:

Reviewing register.php:

		if ($profilefield['required'] == 2)
		{
			// not required to be filled in but still show
			$profile_variable =& $customfields_other;
		}
		else // required to be filled in
		{
			if ($profilefield['form'])
			{
				$profile_variable =& $customfields_option;
			}
			else
			{
				$profile_variable =& $customfields_profile;
			}
		}

so in template I would try:

<vb:if condition="$profilefield[required] != 2">{vb:raw customfields_option}</vb:if>

Again, I'm not saying this is the answer. However it may give some ideas until someone can answer more thoroughly.