Locating PHP code

Hi

I need to make a customization which may require a programmer.

I need to be able to take the PHP code creating one particular profile input field and be able to move it to another part of the page outside where the normal fields are located.

I want the data that is collected from it when is is filled in, to be collected like any other field making up the users profile. I want the data from that field to be able to be displayed with the profile summary under the user's thumbnail and probably somewhere else as well.

How do I identify and isolate the PHP code necessary to do this. Do I need a PHP programmer?

There are two different cases.

If you are willing to use the same php code used in one page of Dolphin in another are but inside the Dolphin system, you will have to check which page is controlling that and try to locate the php code, maybe taking a look to the // comments in the code.

Instead if you want to use a Dolphin code in another area, but outside the dolphin code, well, it will be more difficult.

You should know also that each snippet of code you will find in Dolphin it's not always useful as it is.

There are many variables involved, and it's difficult to find them all in one php page.

Then you should know how to call the DB functions and so on.

If you are a programmer or if you know a little of PHP, you will have to study the code.

If you do not know PHP, well, in this case you should hire a programmer I think.

to some degree, i understand your inquiry, however, this is in essence very vague in its presentation. since most profile fields are derived from the database both on input and output, the actual php file that handles that data, could be distributed across several dolphin files from classes and functions that are global, to specific classes and functions for that exact process.

so to say that we can even generically point you in the right direction would be ludicrous. if you need customizations of this magnitude, and do not possess that skill set, then by all means, hire a programmer, however, in saying that, not just any programmer, you need to find somebody who is familiar with the dolphin construct.

i would recommend mrpowless or martinboi, both well known and respected developers on the dolphin forums community. or post in the market your specific requirements and have the developers get in touch with you.

Hi YobiLab & DosDawg

Thanks for your comments. I 'll get a programmer to do it

cheers

Of course you could also look to Deano, AntonLV, YobiLabs and a few others.  It depends on what the specific nature of the request is as to who is the "Best" for the job.  Each coder has a skill set they are good at, ask around, give information on what your looking to do and you can be pointed to the best of the best for that item.