[SOLVED] Adding new fileds to Registration Emails

CB2.0.7 - Joomla 3.4.1

I have added a text field, cb_memno , to our registration and want it to be shown on the Registration Emails. How do I do this, in a way that doesn't get overwritten by updates. Can I have a solution in very clear steps please - I've seen some replies to similar queries that just say "modify the relevant language string" that don't mean a lot to me. So what file in what location, what lines and what to add?

Would it be possible in a future updatesd to actullay be able to set this as a setting in Field Managament, i.e. Check to add to Emails. Much better than changing code.

mickelb wrote: CB2.0.7 - Joomla 3.4.1

I have added a text field, cb_memno , to our registration and want it to be shown on the Registration Emails. How do I do this, in a way that doesn't get overwritten by updates. Can I have a solution in very clear steps please - I've seen some replies to similar queries that just say "modify the relevant language string" that don't mean a lot to me. So what file in what location, what lines and what to add?

Would it be possible in a future updatesd to actullay be able to set this as a setting in Field Managament, i.e. Check to add to Emails. Much better than changing code.

What exactly do you mean by "Registration Emails"?

Do you mean the email that each new user gets after they complete their registration?
Do you mean the email that is sent to Moderators when a new user registers and needs approval?

The email that goes to Admin and Users when a user registers.

mickelb wrote: The email that goes to Admin and Users when a user registers.

Thanks for clarification.

This email is referred to as an Action required email that is sent to moderators.

The email subject and content is specified as a language string.

To understand how CB language plugins work please download and read the CB Primer book from this article:

www.joomlapolis.com/news/18492-cb-primer-book-designed-to-help-you-learn

Basically you need to:

1. Download the latest CB 2.0.7 English language plugin from here:
www.joomlapolis.com/cb-solutions/languages

2. Unzip locally and open the language.php file using your text editor

3. Locate the relevant language strings (in my file these are around line 133-134:

'UE_REG_ADMIN_PA_SUB' => 'ACTION REQUIRED! New user sign up request pending approval',
'UE_REG_ADMIN_PA_MSG' => "A new user has signed up at [SITEURL] and requires approval.\nThis email contains their details\n\nName - [NAME]\nE-mail - [EMAILADDRESS]\nUsername - [USERNAME]\n\n\nPlease do not respond to this message as it is automatically generated and is for informational purposes only.\n",

You can edit the second parts (to the right of =>) as you want to add more fields.
Just use [cb_fieldname] to grab the field value you like.

4. Save your changed language.php file

5. Rezip the english language plugin

6. Install it using the CB Plugin Management page.

Ok, sorted now. It was actually the section 'UE_REG_ADMIN_MSG' that needed changing.

Thanks.