How to update field values programmatically?

Hi there,

which function would I use to update the field values programmatically?
For a simple text field I used: xprofile_set_field_data() and that worked fine. But how about dropdowns/checkboxes/radios or even more complex fields? How would I set the value(s) there?

Thanks,
Sascha

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