This module does not seem to readily work with Realname.
http://drupal.org/project/realname

Any hint for getting invitees' real name instead of login name?

Thanks

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traucet’s picture

traucet commented

I am not sure if this is exactly how you want it to be done, but RSVP 6.x-2.0(I am only using it on Drupal 6.22) has the ability to change the name that is displayed in the guest list. When users have been invited or have signed up to the invitation, the user will notice a green arrow to the left of their name in the guest list. They would click on the green arrow and it will allow them to input an alternative name to be displayed other than the user name. As far as I know only the user can set the alternative name. If you are good with databases you may would be able to hack the database and add the alternative name, but that is something I am not comfortable trying. Hope that helps you.

Rick

traucet’s picture

traucet commented

It seems that I need to correct myself. Anyone who has the permission to maintain RSVP can set the alternative name to be displayed. In the guest list you would click the button "View the invitation like the guest would see it." and the green arrow will appear and allow you to set the alternative name to be displayed.

Rick

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jvieille commented
Category: support » feature

The use case is not addressed by your suggestion.
The purpose of Real name is to allow a user to appear under his full name composed from profile information instead of his login name.
Most users prefer top have short login name, that not always allow to recognize him. Supporting Realname would allow the organizer to knowledgeably invite the right people.

I don't know why RSVP provides the login name (which is even not available in Views) instead of the rewritten user Realname. maybe a module weight problem?