On the Form Design page for profiles (YOUR_SITE/profile/form_designer), when I first saw the option to switch between profile/create and profile/update, I thought this referred to Admin creating a profile form, and then updating the design of that form later.
Now I think that the terms 'create' and 'update' refer to their function for users -- from the user point of view.
When users first create a profile, they will see the 'create' form. Later, when they want to update information they will see the 'update' form. If information entered into in the profile creating form should never be changed, then Admin can decide to make that information inaccessible in the Update form.
If this interpretation is correct, when new members are signing up, they can be asked to fill in a minimum number of fields. This way we can avoid annoying them with too many fields and questions.
Later, if they are asked to update their information, they may see a more detailed or complete set of fields.
In general terms, what is the process for getting new members to update their profile details, or giving them the opportunity at least?
Is an opportunity to update profile details presented to the user automatically each time they login? Or do they have to look for the way to do this deep in their account settings?
Can administrators send users automatically to their account profile update page after login?
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PJ Matthews, Kyoto
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updated by @researchcooperative: 05/14/15 03:54:08AM
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