Thread: html in profiles

Did boonex disable this feature or they just didn't see it relevant? the sign-up form is a text field right so which code would enable the display of html in text fields would you be able to look at sites created by forums? say smf that has the feature to enable html and mimic the same process? what makes me really mad is i bet its something so simple , i mean isn't there a way to create say another text field in the database that would enable the code in profiledesc?

html is also allowed in the "Privacy", "About Us", "Services" etc at the bottom of the page. It should be easy enough to use some of that code in the profile page I'd think...

I've put a call into some java gurus I know. Awaiting a response on the code in my previous post. If/when I hear something I'll be more than happy to share.

On the fish site a member replied as follows:

PHP Code:

I think in the functions file there is a function to allow for html to be posted - process_html_output . Currently, the files are calling a different function: process_text_withlinks_output. Try changing references to that. I did it on my news items, but not my profiles area... YET.

Just a note though. the process_html_output function doesn't deal with line breaks well. The users will need to know html or you'll need to add a text formatter like FCKeditor to give them formatting options.

This may not be what youre looking for, but that might give you some places to start. Good luck! 


After searching through a wack load of php files, the only instance I can find is in the utils.inc.php file. However, I don't want to screw with this as I have NO clue what I'm doing with it..lol This may be a small step to the answer though.

OK guys I give . This is how it goes...

NOTE! Your members will have to know html to do line breaks which is the main reason I went ahead an gave these directions up so we can move to trying to figure out how to get this to work.

///// Open
profile.php

///// FIND

Code:

$text = process_text_output( $p_arr[$fname] );

//// CHANGE TO

Code:

$text = trim (process_html_output( $p_arr[$fname],255 ));

Now the profile is html enabled. If we leave it as it is now you can enter html and css codes in the description field but we don't want this because some of the code used will be showed in the members description of the members shown on the index page. So now we must create a form field that will show users where to enter the codes.

(After you set this up you can adjust these settings).

1. go to the admin panel and under MODS ADMIN select Profile Fields
2. Click the Add new field link
3. Under Field Type select MEMO
4. Under Add new field select At the beginning
5. Under Field Name enter HTMLCODES
6. Under Captions enter Custom HTML/CSS/Music/Video Codes
7. Under Visible to select Visitor, Member and Admin
8. Under Editable For select Admin and Member
9. Under Show on Page select View Profile Page and Edit Profile Page
10. Under Memo Rows enter 40
11. Under Memo columns enter 10

Now login as a member, go to My Profile and it's there. Enter your custom codes and view your profile. You can also use Myspace Codes but ofcourse they would have a different effect. Some look good though. Check it out..

Example:
http://communityblack.com/sexisolei
http://communityblack.com/datboyace


You'll need to edit your page_7.html template file and general.css file to get a good looking layout for this.

had a feeling it was something simple you have a nice site playaller i got long ways to go

playaller you rock!!

I'm just trying to figure out when I use the option "At the End", it doesn't put it at the bottom of the profile when viewed. Otherwise it's perfect!

Originally Posted by gvpm

had a feeling it was something simple you have a nice site playaller i got long ways to go

I too am green with envy of his site..lol

Thanks guys . It is a work in progress.

Originally Posted by Toreador

playaller you rock!!

I'm just trying to figure out when I use the option "At the End", it doesn't put it at the bottom of the profile when viewed. Otherwise it's perfect!

Remember the fields are controlled by not just the creation form but also the split join so there may be something there. Also i'm not sure if placing this at the end will actually place it at the end of the entire form field which would actually be page 2 of the form. Just rambling to maybe give you something to work with as I have not tried placing it at the end.

Maybe place after the description or the specific field you want it after that shows on the profile page instead of selecting place at the end.

Also you have to select it to be viewed on the profile page when creating it if you haven't done that.

lol all we need is generators people love the ease of things thats how myspace got popular also hmm maybe a dolphin generator will pop up never know.