https://buddypress.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/4319 asks the question whether comments shouldn’t be updated.
@shanebp xprofile_get_field_data() is useful if outside of a loop, but this issue is in a members loop so the above function appropriate – but as Roger says why on earth do we still guide people to use bp_profile_field_data() if it effectively doesn’t work?
@shanebp @hnla –
As Hugo points out, we can also use (since 1.5.somethingorother) bp_member_profile_data(), defined in bp-members-template.php
The comments in member-header.php should be updated!
@rogercoathup
In 1.6, you can use
`
xprofile_get_field_data( $field, $user_id = 0, $multi_format = ‘array’ )
`
From bp-xprofile/bp-xprofile-functions.php.
To get a comma-separated string, use the other $multi_format option which will implode the array for you
`
xprofile_get_field_data( $field, $user_id = 0, $multi_format = ‘comma’ )
`
Try using:
`bp_member_profile_data()`
works for me!
Hi, Thanks for the reply. What do I need to look at on ‘https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting’ ? Do I search for broken Permalinks? What problem do I have with my Permalinks? Thank you for your asitstance. I have re-isntalled a new WP site but have not yet isntalled BuddyPress. What do I need to do first?
Yes, we’ve also noticed a problem with bp_profile_field_data() and select boxes, drop down fields, etc.
The following workaround should handle that field for you:
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This article may help you:
http://bp-tricks.com/snippets/displaying-certain-profile-fields-on-your-members-profile-page/
Note: @shanebp suggestion of using the unserialize function (see the comments), should also do the trick for you.
@mercime – I’ve installed Firebug and I’m trying to source the issue. How exactly do I go about finding the table dimension and then make the changes? This “may” be outside of my technical skills. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
It seems you need to set some widths and CSS adjustments to your theme’s CSS – this usually happens when doing theme compatibility as it’s not a simple case of drop in. As a starting point I would suggest:
`#primary {
padding: 0 0 0 20px;
position: relative;
width: 50%;
float: left;
}`
Which will for instance on the activity page pop the main body up and keep the sidebars.
Hello guys,
I’ve found and added this code in member-header.php and it’s almost working:
`
Location: </span
Hobbies:
`
The location is displayed correctly, but hobbies are displayed as”Hobbies: array”.
I’ve checked profile field Hobbies; Field type= Multi select Box. This might be the problem if you use this option.
1. How do I display the selected boxes?
2. Do I have to copy the above mentioned code to the Frisco theme? If so where?
Hello guys,
Yes I’m using the Frisco theme for Buddypress and I’m completely at lost 
…
and I was not aware that the Frisco theme was a child-theme.
I’m now figuring out how to add my created profile fields “Location” and “Hobbies” in the member’s header.
@kookidooki Are you using the bp-default theme or a custom one here? Providing all pertinent detail is very important. Rogers guidance in his first post pointed out that there are actually instructions on how to add further xprofile fields, if you have created new profile fields then it should now be a simple matter of following the guide in the member-header file, let us know if that is proving an issue and perhaps provide an example of the code you are trying to add.
If you are not tech savvy, it sounds like you would be best to hire a developer to do this development work.
It would also be helpful if you posted full information on here – like the theme you are trying to modify – I notice you have asked the same question on the Frisco theme forums
Hello Roger,
Thank you, I’ve found the files!
I’m not tech savvy….. Maybe you could help me with the following issue:
I’ve created profile fields named “Location” and “Hobbies” in Buddypress>Profile Fields.
How do I display these fields in the member’s header just below the name of a profile.
Pls could you provide me the code and step-by-step instructions?
Thx in advance,
Kookidooki.
Every BuddyPress version from 1.0.1 to 1.5.6 comes with bp-default as part of the plugin package.
Start with the documentation on theming BuddyPress: https://codex.buddypress.org/theme-development/the-bp-default-theme/
Also, look at the BuddyPress files in your plugin directory.
Hello Roger,
What version of Buddypress are you using cause I couldn’t find the files member-header.php and bp-default theme.
I’m using the latest version of Buddypress.
Thx in advance,
Kookidooki.
Hi,
I was referring to this https://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/setting-up-a-new-installation/buddypress-1-5-installation-wizard/ under Step 1.
I only have Components – Finish & nothing beyond, which should be the “Save & …” button.
I think it’s a not a browser issue as this is the same on different PCs where no other such problem has shown up for WordPress plugins. Also I think it is no server issue, with the PHP 5.3 & 5.2, with all other scripts, including Drupal running.
So running the installation wizard leads to a dead end. 
I would appreciate any help …
Kind regards
== Should I install both? ==
@giovanniw650 No need.
Install only what you want/need – in this case, group forums.
== Or maybe its just not compatible with my Theme. ==
Post a throw-away username and password here so we can see what’s up with the site.
@patrickhitches you can use your theme’s full width page layout if you have one for your forums.
As for layout, looks like there’s a conflict with your theme’s table styles with that of the bbPress forums styles. In upcoming BP 1.6/bbPress 2.1, you can opt for the default “table-less” layout in forums settings..
Use/install Firebug with Firefox to ID and change the styles of respective widths of forum elements
@socialrocketship to download the 6 BP folders, use FTP/File Manager and go to server wp-content/themes/chameleon/ folder then download the 6 folders mentioned in my previous posts
It’s still local on my computer running on MAMP, fresh install, one blog post, one comment, 2 members, one group and one forum topic.
I will try tomorrow on a Live server maybe that works better. I’m very new with BuddyPress just before building an entire site on top of it i would like to know if i can get the same speeds and stability as WP is giving me.
Else i’m maybe doing a lot of work while it’s useless.
Ah, I see. Thanks for the help.
Not sure this what this question has to do with BuddyPress – is there a reason why you haven’t asked it on the wordpress.org forums for the plugins?
It sounds like a more general problem with your server, rather than anything to do with bbPress or BuddyPress – best to refer it to your hosting provider.
To remove bbPress – you can ftp to your plugins directory and delete the bbPress folder.
