How can you call custom fields in an override for com_contacts

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In com_content I can call my fields one by one as follows

<?php echo $this->item->jcfields[3]->value; ?>

The same code does not work in com_contacts. How can I call the fields in a custom override in com_contacts?

What do you get if you var_dump($this->item);? – Lodder Jun 17 '18 at 10:34 — Lodder, Jun 17 '18 at 10:34
I also get null if I var_dump $params – Eoin Jun 17 '18 at 12:13 — Eoin, Jun 17 '18 at 12:13

Greg M Sabol · Accepted Answer · 2018-06-16 22:13:54Z

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You may find this helpful, I did.

It has been years, but if you examine your array you will find the proper value of [#]. You can then modify your code.

Add this at the bottom of your override to see the contents of the array:

snippet: echo '<pre>'; print_r($array); echo '</pre>';

answered Jun 16 '18 at 21:09

Greg M Sabol

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I already know about this. Did you use it on com_contact? – Eoin Jun 16 '18 at 21:29
Ah I think you helped me. I see the array now which made me realise my field is in fact a multiple select list, so an array within an array. – Eoin Jun 17 '18 at 11:22

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