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For individuals, the `display_name` field seems to be populated by concatenating `first_name`, `middle_name`, and `last_name`. This behavior makes sense, however I'd strongly prefer that it use `nick_name` instead of `first_name` when possible, and I'd also rather that it not use `middle_name` at all. I'd like for this same logic to apply to the `sort_name` field as well.

I'm okay with hacking core files to make this change in logic. Would someone be able to point me to the right location in the code to to make this change? I can take care of updating the data in the database -- I just need to figure out where the logic is in code. Thanks!

Of course don't forget to keep your hacks to yourself:

http://wiki.civicrm.org/confluence/display/CRMDOC40/Directories

I.E. in the right location.