Hey Gerald,

Unfortunately right now EasySocial is not able to automatically create groups but you can actually configure users that register under specific profile types to automatically join a set of groups. You can see this from my screen shot here, http://screencast.com/t/q3IbRdZAPynm

So in that field they can type in the name of the group and be added automatically? What if they don't add all specific words in that group search, is the system smart enough to match as best as it can?

Hey Gerald,

Nope they are actually not based on "custom fields". They are actually based on the profile types on the site. For instance, if you register on the site under the "Teachers" profile type, you can then assign these users to join a specific group.

id really like it if a group search was able to be added to registration, this way they can join the group right away. my site is really group driven.
thank

You are most welcome Gerald. You can try out these feature and see how it goes.

Is there a way to show all members of a group in the group page other than the member icon? I'm looking for the members to appear on the side panel once I hot the group?

I want to see all members under the menu listed rather than in the member icon or having to click to see. at the bottom of the menu. Basically can I rearrange the side menu items to have members listed first

Hi Gerald,

I am really sorry for the delay of this reply.

I want to see all members under the menu listed rather than in the member icon or having to click to see. at the bottom of the menu

Unfortunately it is not possible to do so currently.

Basically can I rearrange the side menu items to have members listed first

The only possible way to rearrange it by modify the core file here /components/com_easysocial/themes/wireframe/groups/item.php and look at the following code at line 165:

<?php echo $this->render('widgets', SOCIAL_TYPE_GROUP, 'groups', 'sidebarBottom', array('uid' => $group->id, 'group' => $group)); ?>

Relocate that line code to line 28 at same file so that the widget will appear at the top of your sidebar. Hope these help!