Adding "about me" Box in public profile

[truemo9]

Hey guys,

i was wondering if i could intergrate a about me box for people to see what,who,why we are..

I would like this in the public profile page..

Thanks

[truemo9]

bump

[TAV1702]

Please allow our users here time to answer you back. If in an emergency, a bump a couple days alter may be in order, but minutes later is not going to get you anywhere real fast. All the users here have a life outside of the website here and freely give their time and effort when they are on. Patience is a virtue. Wait and see!

Waiting over.......

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Presto! Enjoy your newly added page.

[truemo9]

Sorry about the bump,

I mean on the /index.php/profile/view/1

That page have a box called About me,

[Jeff]

Ray,

I think what he means is have a short text form added in the profile_main.tpl so that each member (not admin) can add a short summary about themselves and that will show up in the pilot_public_profile.tpl so everyone can view info on each member. I think it would be a great add-on if someone would like to tackle this task.

[TAV1702]

Ray,

I think what he means is have a short text form added in the profile_main.tpl so that each member (not admin) can add a short summary about themselves and that will show up in the pilot_public_profile.tpl so everyone can view info on each member. I think it would be a great add-on if someone would like to tackle this task.

I got ya. That is a quick easy one to do. I can not do it tonight though. I will try it in the morning. I got a whopping 1 hour sleep last night. I'm tired and heading to bed now.

[Guest lorathon]

Just add a field to the pilot table. Call it aboutme. then just write the code to save/edit and display the data.

I would modify the core/modules/profile file.

to display would be $pilotinfo->aboutme or $userinfo->aboutme or Auth::$userinfo->aboutme. You get the picture

[truemo9]

Right so design a table in pilot_public_profile

Problem is, im not the best at doing coding, so u could give me an example of a code to add in..

[Guest lorathon]

Actually I meant in the pilots table in the DB.

[truemo9]

Just give me some steps about adding in the db, cos im like a lost man in a database, with the coding

[TAV1702]

Just add a field to the pilot table. Call it aboutme. then just write the code to save/edit and display the data.

I would modify the core/modules/profile file.

to display would be $pilotinfo->aboutme or $userinfo->aboutme or Auth::$userinfo->aboutme. You get the picture

We need to come up with a way to do this so that no core files are edited at all. I know this way is the best way, but I hate getting my files over written in updates. I suppose we could write up a module for it, but that much work for a simple about me field is almost overkill I'm guessing. Now maybe if we added a little to it like simple profile comments or something like that...... It would sweeten the deal up some.

[Jeff]

Isn't there a way to actually place it in the Edit Profile page so they will be able to update it at any time? I was fiddling with it last night, but couldn't get it to show. I added a custom profile field in the admin center but couldn't figure out how to have it work correctly since I've never tried the custom profile before.

[joeri]

woulnd it be so easy yes it is

just add a custom field in the admin section and just name it "about me"

then check the boxes show in profile and show at registration and thats it

i think most off us alted so manny that we lose the grip on the things already in there

[Jeff]

I got the boxes to show last night, but when I typed in them and clicked Update Profile, the field was blank. It just said...

About Me:

[TAV1702]

I have added it to the edit profile tpl file as well as got the database in order. I did get side tracked before I was able to finish it though. I forgot I had a class today. Last one of the term for me. I will get back on it tonight if able.

[TAV1702]

I have this all working now. BUT for some reason when I submit, it is not updating the database. My query is wrong or something. If I go in phpMyAdmin and edit the aboutme field, it shows on the profile just fine.

Back to work on this dang query.

[truemo9]

if you have the code for it, please send..

[TAV1702]

I hadn't got to mess with it today at all. I plan on working on it in the morning. I just had to much going on today.

[truemo9]

ok

[TAV1702]

Hey I have this in it's entirety. I can not get the about me to populate the database though. If someone can toss a query at me that I can try, I will give it a go. I hate to give out the code and it not work. If I can't get it to work, I'll scrap it. Nahh probably not, but I would love to show you all a working product.

[TAV1702]

THis thread probably needs moved by now to the addons thread.

[truemo9]

That Looks excellent ray, but get the query, and it would be in the add on

[mark1million]

Code is incomplete,

Once its all there it can be moved.

[truemo9]

^ Agreed

[TAV1702]

Hi Guys. I have had a VERY bad couple days and not been on the PC. I do plan on having this fixed today. I was actually able to query the db on submit. However, it is not updating with what I type in the box. So at least it is connecting. Maybe something with the value or what ever I am trying to do.

Oh well back to the drawing board.

[mark1million]

Ray,

I am just having a look at this and if you add a custom field then you can edit this and have it displayed already by the code.

<h3>Edit Profile</h3>
<form action="<?php echo url('/profile');?>" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">
<dl>
  <dt>Name</dt>
  <dd><?php echo $userinfo->firstname . ' ' . $userinfo->lastname;?></dd>

  <dt>Airline</dt>
  <dd><?php echo $userinfo->code?>
     <p>To request a change, contact your admin</p>
  </dd>

  <dt>Email Address</dt>
  <dd><input type="text" name="email" value="<?php echo $userinfo->email;?>" />
     <?php
        if(isset($email_error) && $email_error == true)
           echo '<p class="error">Please enter your email address</p>';
     ?>
  </dd>

  <dt>Location</dt>
  <dd><select name="location">
     <?php
     foreach($countries as $countryCode=>$countryName)
     {
        if($userinfo->location == $countryCode)
           $sel = 'selected="selected"';
        else  
           $sel = '';

        echo '<option value="'.$countryCode.'" '.$sel.'>'.$countryName.'</option>';
     }
     ?>
     </select>
     <?php
        if(isset($location_error) &&  $location_error == true)
           echo '<p class="error">Please enter your location</p>';
     ?>
  </dd>

  <dt>Signature Background</dt>
  <dd><select name="bgimage">
     <?php
     foreach($bgimages as $image)
     {
        if($userinfo->bgimage == $image)
           $sel = 'selected="selected"';
        else  
           $sel = '';

        echo '<option value="'.$image.'" '.$sel.'>'.$image.'</option>';
     }
     ?>
     </select>
  </dd>

  <?php
  if($customfields)
  {
     foreach($customfields as $field)
     {
        echo '<dt>'.$field->title.'</dt>
             <dd>';

       if($field->type == 'dropdown')
        {
           $field_values = SettingsData::GetField($field->fieldid);          
           $values = explode(',', $field_values->value);


           echo "<select name=\"{$field->fieldname}\">";

           if(is_array($values))
           {                 
              foreach($values as $val)
              {
                 $val = trim($val);

                 if($val == $field->value)
                    $sel = " selected ";
                 else
                    $sel = '';

                 echo "<option value=\"{$val}\" {$sel}>{$val}</option>";
              }
           }

           echo '</select>';
        }
        elseif($field->type == 'textarea')
        {
           echo '<textarea class="customfield_textarea"></textarea>';
        }
        else
        {
           echo '<input type="text" name="'.$field->fieldname.'" value="'.$field->value.'" />';
        }

        echo '</dd>';
     }
  }
  ?>

  <dt>Avatar:</dt>
  <dd><input type="hidden" name="MAX_FILE_SIZE" value="<?php echo Config::Get('AVATAR_FILE_SIZE');?>" />
     <input type="file" name="avatar" size="40"> 
     <p>Your image will be resized to <?php echo Config::Get('AVATAR_MAX_HEIGHT').'x'.Config::Get('AVATAR_MAX_WIDTH');?>px</p>
  </dd>
  <dt>Current Avatar:</dt>
  <dd><?php   
        if(!file_exists(SITE_ROOT.AVATAR_PATH.'/'.$pilotcode.'.png'))
        {
           echo 'None selected';
        }
        else
        {
     ?>
        <img src="<?php   echo SITE_URL.AVATAR_PATH.'/'.$pilotcode.'.png';?>" /></dd>
     <?php
     }
     ?>
  <dt></dt>
  <dd><input type="hidden" name="action" value="saveprofile" />
     <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Save Changes" /></dd>
</dl>
</form>

[TAV1702]

I'll have to take a peak at that mark. That is much longer and drawn out then mine, but probably the best way to do it.

I really am having issues working with this whole codeon module style to be honest. Funny how I can code a php website from scratch and make it run flawless, but I have so much trouble here.

Dealing with a couple issues here at home with one of the young'uns right now. As soon as I can here in a bit, I will dive in to this.

Thanks Mark!

[mark1million]

I know what thats like i have 2 here myself. roll on their bed time lol

[TAV1702]

Hey Mark, I got thinking about it some. If we make it a field in registration as the code suggests as a custom field, then the person will never be able to update their about me ever again. Thus the need to be able to update the database from the edit profile page.

Am I looking to far into your suggestion?

[TAV1702]

Ray,

I am just having a look at this and if you add a custom field then you can edit this and have it displayed already by the code.

<h3>Edit Profile</h3>
<form action="<?php echo url('/profile');?>" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">
<dl>
  <dt>Name</dt>
  <dd><?php echo $userinfo->firstname . ' ' . $userinfo->lastname;?></dd>

  <dt>Airline</dt>
  <dd><?php echo $userinfo->code?>
     <p>To request a change, contact your admin</p>
  </dd>

  <dt>Email Address</dt>
  <dd><input type="text" name="email" value="<?php echo $userinfo->email;?>" />
     <?php
        if(isset($email_error) && $email_error == true)
           echo '<p class="error">Please enter your email address</p>';
     ?>
  </dd>

  <dt>Location</dt>
  <dd><select name="location">
     <?php
     foreach($countries as $countryCode=>$countryName)
     {
        if($userinfo->location == $countryCode)
           $sel = 'selected="selected"';
        else  
           $sel = '';

        echo '<option value="'.$countryCode.'" '.$sel.'>'.$countryName.'</option>';
     }
     ?>
     </select>
     <?php
        if(isset($location_error) &&  $location_error == true)
           echo '<p class="error">Please enter your location</p>';
     ?>
  </dd>

  <dt>Signature Background</dt>
  <dd><select name="bgimage">
     <?php
     foreach($bgimages as $image)
     {
        if($userinfo->bgimage == $image)
           $sel = 'selected="selected"';
        else  
           $sel = '';

        echo '<option value="'.$image.'" '.$sel.'>'.$image.'</option>';
     }
     ?>
     </select>
  </dd>

  <?php
  if($customfields)
  {
     foreach($customfields as $field)
     {
        echo '<dt>'.$field->title.'</dt>
             <dd>';

       if($field->type == 'dropdown')
        {
           $field_values = SettingsData::GetField($field->fieldid);          
           $values = explode(',', $field_values->value);


           echo "<select name=\"{$field->fieldname}\">";

           if(is_array($values))
           {                 
              foreach($values as $val)
              {
                 $val = trim($val);

                 if($val == $field->value)
                    $sel = " selected ";
                 else
                    $sel = '';

                 echo "<option value=\"{$val}\" {$sel}>{$val}</option>";
              }
           }

           echo '</select>';
        }
        elseif($field->type == 'textarea')
        {
           echo '<textarea class="customfield_textarea"></textarea>';
        }
        else
        {
           echo '<input type="text" name="'.$field->fieldname.'" value="'.$field->value.'" />';
        }

        echo '</dd>';
     }
  }
  ?>

  <dt>Avatar:</dt>
  <dd><input type="hidden" name="MAX_FILE_SIZE" value="<?php echo Config::Get('AVATAR_FILE_SIZE');?>" />
     <input type="file" name="avatar" size="40"> 
     <p>Your image will be resized to <?php echo Config::Get('AVATAR_MAX_HEIGHT').'x'.Config::Get('AVATAR_MAX_WIDTH');?>px</p>
  </dd>
  <dt>Current Avatar:</dt>
  <dd><?php   
        if(!file_exists(SITE_ROOT.AVATAR_PATH.'/'.$pilotcode.'.png'))
        {
           echo 'None selected';
        }
        else
        {
     ?>
        <img src="<?php   echo SITE_URL.AVATAR_PATH.'/'.$pilotcode.'.png';?>" /></dd>
     <?php
     }
     ?>
  <dt></dt>
  <dd><input type="hidden" name="action" value="saveprofile" />
     <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Save Changes" /></dd>
</dl>
</form>

Ok I gave this a go and I can not get it to show anything on the profile page. I can enter the text in the about me section of the edit profile page and I get the same results as before. Nothing is showing after I submit.