vB Frappr Member Map (Google Earth)

[DivineMessenger]

This hack is my first hack, I made this because I couldn't get either of the other member maps to work and it is a lot easier and will work on ANY version of vB.

Download the file for installation instructions.



NOTE: If you need to change the size of the map just find "width" and "height" values in the template titled "custom_membermap".

Here is a lovely example given to me by someone who followed the directions really well :)

http://www.gamers-union.net/forums/misc.php?do=page&template=membermap

[DivineMessenger]

Reserved

[codershark]

And why you dont post Screenshots ?

[DivineMessenger]

There are 3 of them. :)

[DivineMessenger]

Was probably posting them as you were posting your question.

[SwollenCranium]

How is the location determined ?

IP selected or user selected ?

[DivineMessenger]

User selected, you can just put in your city, or your zip code or you can put in your complete address and it will put it on your house.

[PoetJA-1975]

um - there's only an .rtf file in the uploaded zip?!?!?
Oh! nevermind = instructions - you may consider uploading a .txt file for those who don't have word...
Anyway - the only thing about frappr map is that ANYONE can add a marker. I like the vBGoogleMember map Member edition, as it is for Forum Members ONLY - unfortunately can't get it to work either...

At anyrate - thanx for sharing - but think I'll pass.

Jacquii.

[DivineMessenger]

No, on mine I put the site nav bar only accessible by members so they can't find the link unless they are registered:)

[bada_bing]

O MAN Sweet... I hope this works with VB 3.5x .. Also can this be used for businesses rather then members? Also will you be keeping this hack alive with enhancements ?

[PoetJA-1975]

hahaha My DIVINE friend -you are so silly :P

Jacquii.

[sturdy]

I just receive a white page when surfing to this selfmade template :)

[DivineMessenger]

/updated instructions and tested them.

I think maybe I didn't clarify some things well enough for it to be installed.

[DivineMessenger]

I just receive a white page when surfing to this selfmade template :)

Must have done something wrong, go through the instructions again.

[codershark]

now you have upload an uncomplete rtt-file step 1-4 is missing ...

[DivineMessenger]

I just downloaded it off the page and all steps were there. Try again and tell me if you have the same problem.

[codershark]

Ok now the file is complete....thx....

[sturdy]

I think I did everything correct.
Check out screens.

[bada_bing]

I just noticed that this is just a simple new template add but does not have any usergroup permissions not place any may settings in the members profile page, its kinda short with features but would love to see this built up like the googlemaps hack...

Uninstalled

[Elenna]

I don't know very much about templates and permissions, but could you add-on to the template and output a no_permission error if they are (or aren't) in a certain group?

[DivineMessenger]

I think I did everything correct.
Check out screens.

You Have to have uncapitalized "C", if you do it EXACTLY how the instrcutions say you will be fine. Name it "custom_"

[DivineMessenger]

I just noticed that this is just a simple new template add but does not have any usergroup permissions not place any may settings in the members profile page, its kinda short with features but would love to see this built up like the googlemaps hack...

Uninstalled

I wouldn't know because the googlemap would never work for me but you can do lots of stuff like change your map type, change pins, allow for locations and people, mas e-mail people you want to add themselves and more all through frappr.

[bada_bing]

Yes but I think the major difference between both the googlemaps hack and this one that all the member info such as address and location was stored in the googlemaps local file rather then it being public viewable to everyone that has access to see your map. using usergroup permissions allows you to control who can add to this map and all the member data was not public.

[SVTCobraLTD]

Can this saved to be zoomed in on one state in the US?

[joh]

All we get is image not found, with out the permissions we can get spam, and we have no way of removing anyone from the map.

[DivineMessenger]

Can this saved to be zoomed in on one state in the US?

I don't think so but I do believe it centers around your pin so if you have your pin on a certain state it would center on that state.

[DivineMessenger]

All we get is image not found, with out the permissions we can get spam, and we have no way of removing anyone from the map.

Would you mind taking a screenshot so I can see if there are any errors?

[DivineMessenger]

I think I did everything correct.
Check out screens.

You have to title it "custom_" not "Custom_" and it will work just fine.

[|Jordan|]

To get the page to display the footer along with the map framed by a table, use the following template code:


$stylevar[htmldoctype]
<html dir="$stylevar[textdirection]" lang="$stylevar[languagecode]">
<head>
$headinclude
<title>$vboptions[bbtitle]</title>
</head>
<body>

$header
$navbar

<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="$stylevar[cellspacing]" border="0" width="100%" align="center" id="table1">
<tr>
<td class="tcat">$vboptions[bbtitle] - Member Map</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt1" colspan="3">
<center>

< ! --------- INSERT YOUR FRAPPER CODE HERE --------- ! >

</td>
</tr>
</table>

$footer


It's best to make the width = 100% so that your visitors regardless of screen dimension will see it. Make the height around 500 to be safe.

[Boofo]

Is that for using as a separate page?

[|Jordan|]

Is that for using as a separate page?

No. It still uses the "misc.php?do=page&template=membermap" url. You can use a rewrite rule though to make the url cleaner.

[Boofo]

How hard would this be to set up on a separate page?

[DivineMessenger]

Hey guys, Jordan gave me a link to his member map on his site if anyone wants an example there is now one posted. Thanks Jordan, great site!

[|Jordan|]

How hard would this be to set up on a separate page?

I created an addon, that explains my template edits and the way you can do what you want above. Click here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1479571)

[stieger]

Hallo ich habe die Membermapp bei mir auf Flugzone.ch installiert.
Jetzt habe ich 2 Probleme.

1. Die User werden auf der Karte nicht angezeigt ? An was liegt das ?

2. Wie kann ich die Deutsche Sprachdatei installieren ?

Vielen Dank f?r eure Hilfe.

Hier kommt ihr zur Karte (http://flugzone.ch/vbgooglemapme.php).