A few questions on Profile type
By Stephen Yip on Thursday, 24 August 2017
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Hi there,

1. In my ES Profile type, I defined multiple default groups. I am expecting new users then created into ES associating with this profile type will be members of all the default groups defined automatically.

The test result reveals that new user does not automatically become members of these groups. Would you verify if my understanding is correct or is there a bug.

2. Is there a shortcut to set all members of a GROUP as FRIENDS ?

3. Is it possible to define a default cover photo for USERS instead of the black background picture ?

4. Currently, the "Join Group" button is shown on all the non-member GROUP. Although a moderation is required for closed GROUPS, it gives a false impression of possibility to join. How can this "Join Group" button be removed ?

thanks and regards
Stephen
Hey Stephen,

I am really sorry for the delay of this reply as it is a weekend for us here. Can you download the attached file and upload it into /administrator/components/com_easysocial/models/

Also, please delete the changes on the file that Arlex provided earlier.
Mark
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Sunday, 27 August 2017 20:36
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Hi Stephen,

1. I have tested this locally and it is working properly(http://take.ms/DPXFe). If you are still experiencing issues, we would need to investigate this on your site. You can provide your backend and ftp access here: http://stackideas.com/dashboard/site

2. Unfortunately there is no shortcut for this.

3. The original user cover file is in the following directory: JoomlaFolder/media/com_easysocial/defaults/covers/user/default.jpg
which you can override in this directory with your desired image: JoomlaFolder/templates/currentTemplate/html/com_easysocial/covers/user/default.jpg

4. May on which page exactly you would like to remove the button(screenshots)? Also, if you remove the button, the user would not be able to join/leave the group.
Raymond
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 18:03
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Hi Raymond,

Thanks for response!

As the GROUP/EVENTS are originated from a Private GROUP, I reckon it more appropriate that the invitation be sent from the GROUP owner instead of requesting from the outsider.

Below please find the screenshot. thanks!

https://monosnap.com/file/RoKCdnDDiUbEA5U2ACOUyFcNfG2rdA
https://monosnap.com/file/gv2drb4K26VV4vxwaYjTZSwSU83y3K
Stephen Yip
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 18:34
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Hey Stephen,
As the GROUP/EVENTS are originated from a Private GROUP, I reckon it more appropriate that the invitation be sent from the GROUP owner instead of requesting from the outsider.
If you are referring to default groups in the profile type, actually the current behavior is intended where the user is automatically assigned into the group.

If you prefer otherwise, perhaps you can start a feature request on the EasySocial's feature request category in the forums.

For join button of groups, perhaps you can try applying the following custom css in your custom css file:


#es .es-group-listing .es-card__meta .btn {

	display:none;

}
For private events attending button, you can remove it by overriding the theme files from the backend: http://take.ms/oVfky
Raymond
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 20:13
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Hi Raymond,

Can you advise on which CSS file the above mentioned code be put ? thanks!

Cheers
Stephen
Stephen Yip
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Friday, 25 August 2017 15:44
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Hey Stephen,

Based on this documentation: https://stackideas.com/docs/easysocial/administrators/templating/adding-custom-css-codes

The custom css file can be placed in the directory below(create file and directory if it does not exist):
JoomlaFolder/templates/yourCurrentTemplate/html/com_easysocial/css/custom.css
Raymond
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Friday, 25 August 2017 16:38
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Hi Raymond,

1. I have tested this locally and it is working properly(http://take.ms/DPXFe). If you are still experiencing issues, we would need to investigate this on your site. You can provide your backend and ftp access here: http://stackideas.com/dashboard/site


I do a retest but still experience the same problem.

I created Profile type "PT-Management" with default ES Group "MALL" and "SALL". Upon creation of new users "mchan" (back-end) , attaching to Profile type "PT-Management", the Joomla group is in order. However, when I go to ES GROUP "MALL", user "mchan" is NOT regarded as a member of MALL.

For investigation, you might like to use the same URL and access token that I sent you this morning. Thanks!

Cheers/Stephen
Stephen Yip
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Friday, 25 August 2017 18:16
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Hey Stephen,

Hm, I don't seem to see any site access on your post here. Could you please edit your post or include the site access on https://stackideas.com/dashboard/site so that we can check on the site?
Mark
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Friday, 25 August 2017 22:58
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Hi Mark,

Thanks for your follow-up! Site access has been posted.

Cheers/Stephen
Stephen Yip
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Saturday, 26 August 2017 01:03
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Hey there,

I am really sorry for the delay of this reply as it is a weekend for us here.

It seems like the current system do not have allow auto join the group when you manually create new user from backend, can you try download my attached file and replace into this following file location and see how it goes?

JoomlaFolder/administrator/components/com_easysocial/controllers/users.php

You have to backup the original file before you replace the file.
Arlex Wong
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Saturday, 26 August 2017 21:17
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Hi Arlex,

Unfortunately, the result remain the same after replacing the users.php file as instructed.

Thanks for your support during week-end!

Kind regards
Stephen
Stephen Yip
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Sunday, 27 August 2017 15:50
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Hi Mark/Arlex,

Thanks very much for your follow-up and kind assistance during week-end!

After applying the change, new users can now be assigned to the Group according to the profile type default group setting. It would be nice if similar change be effective upon switching of profile type. From my observation, the latter is not yet in place.

Thanks and regards
Stephen
Stephen Yip
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Monday, 28 August 2017 10:59
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You're welcome Stephen, thanks for getting back to us Mark provided that fix is work now.

It would be nice if similar change be effective upon switching of profile type. From my observation, the latter is not yet in place.

Thanks for your input, currently we do not have this feature yet but you can request this feature at our forum here, we will see if there a lot of user request this feature, we will definitely consider to implement this in the future.
Arlex Wong
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Monday, 28 August 2017 18:00
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That's fine. Thanks a lot!
Stephen Yip
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Tuesday, 29 August 2017 01:56
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You are most welcome Stephen
Mark
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Tuesday, 29 August 2017 08:14
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