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I know this might belong in the CiviEvent forum so move it if it needs to be.

This is regarding Custom Data Fields on an event registration form.  I have think I have read where you can create custom data fields and then include them in a profile which can be included in a registration form, correct?  I am need to create a field where come can type in a list of names.  I created a custom data field, but cannot figure out how to add it to a profile.  Is there something I need to designate in the custom data group so it will show up in the profile I am using?

Thanks for any help.

Shawn

BTW...Great program!

What I am missing is, I don't see where to add a custom data field to a profile. When I go to a profile and add a new field I get the Field Name drop-down with the 5 choices.  Is that where custom should be too?

What I am missing is, I don't see where to add a custom data field to a profile. When I go to a profile and add a new field I get the Field Name drop-down with the 5 choices.  Is that where custom should be too?

You need to make sure that the custom data group that you add your custom field(s) to is setup to be "Used for" the right type of record. If you want to collect custom data about a Participant in an Event on your Event Registration forms... then:
* Custom data group setting is Used For = Participant
* Then when creating the field in your Profile - select Participant as the record type. You should see your custom field as a choice (along with the other standard participant fields like Status and Role).