XF 2.2 Pull data from another database for the logged in User

[Wasserlasser]

Hello everyone,

is it possible to pull data from another database based on the Username?
I want to display something and would need to use the logged in User and its name to pull data from another database. Can I safely establish a connection and then pull and display data in a field or separate area of the Forums startpage?

Thanks

Wasserlasser

 

[Paul B]

It's possible, yes, with custom development

 

[Wasserlasser]

When yous say custom development you mean a Plugin or can I "just" go ahead and program it in PHP and it would work?
Is there a way to add boxes and put PHP code in it?

 

[Wasserlasser]

Anyone any further info on this?