author name (user) vs created_by_alias (content)

[fdkid]

Hi,

is there any way to show the created_by_alias from #__content table as an author?

On my website, the user is not always the writer of the article, thus i need to show the alias entered on the content item, instead of the user that posted the item. Hope it's possible

thanks

[chus]

Hi!

It's no problem to add the alias option for the author, but I would like to know what would you expect the module to do whenever the alias is left blank... don't show anything or show the actual author?

Also, I figure you wouldn't be interested in linking the author to CB

[fdkid]

Hi, thanks for your reply.

I think if alias is empty, then it shouldn't show anything.

Right now, if I don't include the tag GN_author, it won't show it. I guess is the same for the alias? maybe not.

No, linking to its CB_profile is not desirable, unless i could assign access levels. User profiles on my website are only visible to registered and above.

thanks again

fdkid

[chus]

Ok, I have just uploaded the module with the new "author: alias" option.

The edited files are mod_globalnews.xml and helper.php

[fdkid]

Hi chus, thanks a lot, it works great. Donation will be on the way soon. Pls give me some feedback on this post:
http://joomla.vargas.co.cr/forum?view=topic&f=10&t=2366

I'm really looking into contributing in making it possible, if you think is a good idea of course,

thanks again

[jazzbird]

hello - I have the same issue, but can't find this author:alias option.. where is it hidden?