craftcms / craftcms/cms

Using one() on User Field returns username only instead of first User Object

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Description

Description
$rel = $entry->userFieldHandle->one();

Is returning username instead of the first User object.

Steps to reproduce
  1. $rel = $entry->userFieldHandle->one();
  2. inspect $rel
Additional info
  • Craft version: 3.6.15
  • PHP version: 7.4.14
  • Database driver & version: MySQL 5.5.5
  • Plugins & versions:

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the User field relation with $entry->userFieldHandle->one() on the reported Craft 3.6.15, PHP 7.4.14, and MySQL setup, then inspect the returned value. Done means the call returns the first User object rather than only its username.

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Assessment

Tech stack
mysql, php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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