Using ALT characters in profile fields?

[Checkmate MK8]

In vB4.2.2, how can I set one of the particular profile fields to accept ALT characters? Currently, when a user enters an ALT character, it defaults to the numerical reference to the character.

In other words, what should be showing as ★ is showing as "&9733" in the profile field upon clicking "save".

Thanks,
CheckM8

[ForceHSS]

Is this a default field or custom. Some screenshots would help explain

[Checkmate MK8]

It is the Clan Tag profile field which is custom.

[ForceHSS]

Without more info we can't help.
The code being used
A place where you got the code from ie plugin, template change etc etc.
screenshots and link to site with temp login

[Checkmate MK8]

I added the Clan Tag profile via this mod.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=273551

[tbworld]

@ForceHSS is right, you need to make it a bit easier for us to help you. Always error on the side of too much information. If you want us to spend 10-20 minutes helping you, then you need to spend more then 30 seconds typing out a one-liner. Anyway, I think you get the point. Try again and we will try to help.

[Checkmate MK8]

What else can I tell you that would lead you in the right direction, LOL? All I did was add a single custom profile field per the simple instructions in the link above. It's not rocket science.

[tbworld]

It is more of a science then you understand. Custom profile fields are processed differently, depending where they are being used. Sorry, I could not be of assistance.

[Checkmate MK8]

I did the following:


Go to AdminCP --> User Profile Fields --> Add New User Profile Field

for profile field type select Single-Line Text Box

Title= Clan Tag
Profile Field Category= (Uncategorized)
Max length of allowed user input= 4
Field Required= Yes, at registration and profile updating
Field Editable by User= Yes
Private Field= No
Field Searchable on Members List= Yes
Show on Members List= Yes

Now Go To postbit_legacy And Find:
HTML Code:

<vb:else />


{vb:raw post.musername}

right above it add: (Replace Red XX with the profile feild number)
Code:

<vb:if condition="$post['fieldXX']"> 
<font color="red" size="4"><B>{vb:rawphrase fieldXX}[{vb:raw post.fieldXX}]</B></font></vb:if>

[ozzy47]

I believe the HTML, is already parsed, so just use the star character (copy & past it), not the alt code.