Get value of profile field

Get value of profile field

by Thom Olden -
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Hi all,

I'm trying to get the value of the profile fields Institution and Department so I can display them in a block. But I can't figure out how to do it. I only found discussions on how to get the value of a custom field. I did manage to get that working, but that is not what i'm looking for. Profile_display_fields($USER->id) only shows my custom made field. I've no idea how to access the Institution and Department field.

I'm hoping someone here can help me out.

Thanks in advance.

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In reply to Thom Olden

Re: Get value of profile field

by Sam Chaffee -
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If you need them for the currently logged in user they are properties on the global $USER variable, i.e. $USER->institution and $USER->department.

If you need them for other users you can query them out of the user table.

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