Hi support,

I have a requirement to use the form_validation library and more specifically the

however, this is not working for me.

The valid_username fails with the following error:

Fatal error: Call to a member function helper() on a non-object in /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/htdocs/invoicee/system/expressionengine/libraries/EE_Form_validation.php on line 116

Line 116 of EE_Form_validation.php is the following:

The

doesn’t error, but also doesn’t validate the email address against duplicates which doesn’t help a great deal!!

Am I missing something simple?

Thanks in advance,
Joe

Hi Joe,

Can you give some context to how you are using the form validation library?

Are you building an add-on?

Cheers,

Hi Dan,

Yes, building an module which requires me to register members from within the control panel. I’m trying to use the form validation from within the mcp.my_addon.php file.

Cheers,
Joe

Hey Joe,

I am going to move this over to Development and Programming. The community there will help you with your development questions.

Cheers,