Extra Fields for Customer Sign Up (Create Account) Page

Hi,

This is probably pretty easy, but then again I'm not very bright. I want to change the labels in the EXTRA FIELDS section to read something other than Field #1:, Field #2:, etc. Which files, and variables do I need to modify?

Hi Jackie, how can I make the extra fields read only? I would like show details of the extra fields in the account edit but cannot be edited. Thank you.

Sorry to all for my unavailability. I will do my best to check into the forum a little more often. I'll answer the last two questions, and if anyone else still needs help please let me know.

@lafaverp:
The field names are located in /includes/languages/engligh/extra_definitions/extrafield_defines.php

@Defanci:
In the following file: /includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_account_edit_default.php

Find the following code:

<!-- start extrafield -->
<label class="inputLabel" for="extrafield"><?php echo ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD; ?></label>
<?php echo zen_draw_input_field('extrafield', $account->fields['customers_extrafield'], 'id="extrafield"') . (zen_not_null(ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD_TEXT) ? '<span class="alert">' . ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD_TEXT . '</span>': ''); ?>
<br class="clearBoth" />
<!-- end extrafield -->

And replace with this:

<!-- start extrafield -->
<label class="inputLabel" for="extrafield"><?php echo ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD; ?></label>
<?php echo zen_draw_input_field('extrafield', $account->fields['customers_extrafield'], 'id="extrafield" readonly="readonly"') . (zen_not_null(ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD_TEXT) ? '<span class="alert">' . ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD_TEXT . '</span>': ''); ?>
<br class="clearBoth" />
<!-- end extrafield -->

An alternative would be to display just the text, instead of an input field:

<!-- start extrafield -->
<label class="inputLabel" for="extrafield"><?php echo ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD; ?></label>
<?php echo $account->fields['customers_extrafield']; ?>
<br class="clearBoth" />
<!-- end extrafield -->

It works, thank you.

I have an odd problem. I've been running the module for a few months and it's been working fine, but the past couple of weeks the required additional fields for some customers are blank in my database and in admin. I've tried to duplicate the problem but can't. I've tried to create an account in 5 different browsers and each one won't let me create an account without entering data in the required additional fields. When I enter the data and create the account the information shows in my admin just like it is supposed to. However some customers are creating accounts without having to enter that information or it's not storing it, but it isn't every customer. Can anyone point me in the direction of where to start?

Zen Cart v1.3.9h
Extra Field on Customer Sign Up Version: 1.0

Thanks,
Cindy

The required field functionality is based on Javascript. So if a user has Javascript turned off, or if they're a robot (ie. Googlebot or spambot), then they may be able to surpass the required fields.

In the future, we may build required fields into the PHP validation like the default Zen Cart fields, but it's not on the to-do list in the immediate future.

But, rest assured that your customer's information isn't being lost; they just aren't entering the info.

To make this mod compatible with php5.3+, I consider the following is all that needs to be changed.

admin\customers.php

Line 78

          if ((int)CUSTOMERS_APPROVAL_AUTHORIZATION > 0 && (int)$_GET['current'] > 0 && $custinfo->RecordCount() > 0) {

change to

            if ((int)CUSTOMERS_APPROVAL_AUTHORIZATION > 0 && (int)$_POST['current'] > 0 && $custinfo->RecordCount() > 0) {

However, if someone could please confirm.

Is it at all possible to merge this plugin with the Minimum Customer Account Information plugin? My shop currently offers virtual goods only, which makes the MCAI plugin valuable, but doesn't offer a way to require custom account details as this plugin does.

Yes, it is possible to merge the two plugins. Use a program such as WinMerge to determine the file differences, then copy one plugin's code into the other then upload to your server.

If you would like to add your extra field definitions to your order e-mails, you can follow this thread here:
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?206773-Adding-extra-fields-to-admin-copy-of-order-confirmation-email-and-orders-area

The solution will be toward the end of the thread.

I was not able to solve adding the extra fields to the shipping information on each order page. At least now, I am able to have my extra fields display on every order e-mail which is what I was looking for. Hope this helps others.

This mod seems to be great, but I have difficulties to get customer data saved during the account creation. All fields display correctly during account creation, but extrafield content doesn't save.

However extrafields can be edited and saved via account page and admin page.

Could you tell me whats causing this?

It sounds like you may be missing a file from the installation. Did you upload the correct version for your ZenCart? The folders are marked 1.3.9 and 1.5.0. Also, did you change the name of YOUR_TEMPLATE folders to match your template? These are located in both the modules and templates folders. Once you have confirmed both of these items, re-upload the module in case any files are missing.

Thanks for the fast reply, Jackie! :)
I have zc 1.5.1 and installed version for 1.5. I believe I made all needed uploads / merged changes. I've double checked catalog side canges. I'm using Hope template and replaced YOUR_TEMPLATE to that template folder name.

I tested this module on my test store that is 1.5.1 without any mods installed. I Copied files from 1.5 folder and it worked after I had copied template files to classic and templare_default folders.

It sounds like this is a conflict with your custom theme. Try comparing the files in this mod with your existing theme. Use a program like WinMerge to merge the changes into your theme and make sure you overwrite the files on the server.

Thanks for the info! I'll do comparison again and see if I can make it working with my template.

Hello Jackie!
I got it working now! :) There was a conflict with Fast and Easy Checkout -module (sorry that I forget to mention that). That module has it's own file for creating an account (fec_create_account.php).

Originally this file needs to be modified/replaced for this module to work:
includes/modules/custom_template/create_account.php

But if you have fast and easy checkout -module installed, you have to do similiar merging to this file too:
includes/modules/fec_create_account.php

Thanks for posting your solution. I hope this helps others with the same module(s) installed.

Hi Jackie,

I have a really stupid question. How can I tell if a customer wants to have access to wholesale side of my store? Is it supposed to show
somewhere in the "admin" section? I can only find it under the specific customer.

Other question:

I added the radio button to the My Account via includes/templates/classic/templates/tpl_account_edit_default.php
Could you check if it is correct?

<label class="inputLabel" for="extrafield"><?php echo ENTRY_EXTRAFIELD; ?></label>

Thank you very much.

Satu

Hi Satu,

No such thing as a stupid question. You are correct, the only place to see the field is on the individual customer page. If you want it to show up on the main customer list, you would need to make a new column for that. I suggest opening customers.php file and search for extrafield. From there, you can figure what needs to be copied to your new column.

The radio button code looks ok at first glance. Did you upload it to your server and see if it works?

Hi Jackie,

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
I did upload the radio button code to the server and it did work. I guess I could remove the * so that it does not look like it is required.

I do not know php that well that I could create a column anywhere, and the customers.php is crazy with modules (very scary).
I forgot to tell you that I have Zen Cart 1.51 and the Extra fields works great. It is excellent module for wholesale part of store.
I'm sure I can find other uses for it also.

Satu