I've been continually trying to replicate the problems you're experiencing, but I just can't seem to do so. I'll keep checking, but if I can't replicate it -- I can't fix it. :(

If that's the case I'm happy to create a test account on my forum for you, and can go to IM in order to test/troubleshoot whatever you need.

EDIT: I just tested and the same issue happening in the default vB skin as well. I will now try again, after disabling some hacks. Maybe they are interfering?

It's not impossible, but unlikely -- that other hacks are interfering. Do you have any hacks installed that specifically manipulate (or add) posting features?

The only thing that comes to mind is the AnyMedia Code... which works perfectly for me.

And even with that hack disabled, I found Phoogle doing the same weird "same map for every post" thing. Other than that, I don't have any other hacks that come near this territory.

It does seem like we are >thisclose< to having it work properly, though.

I'm going to try and circumvent vB's internal BBCode parsing system and see if that helps, because this isn't exactly a "BBCode".

With 24 installs so far, and only 2 people having (read: reporting) problems -- I have to assume there's some little incompatibility somewhere along the line. Do you by chance know your PHP/MySQL versions?

I'm having the same type of problems as Tralala, I can let you have access to my devforum if you want to check it out.

Straight from my admin panel:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2007/03/21.jpg

And when I create a third map in a thread, it has three markers on it... it's as if all of the maps reference the maps that come before it on the same page.

I also noticed I could not include two maps in single post... it only displays the last one. I tested with multiple refreshes.

again

Hrm. I'm using PHP5. I wonder..

I'm going to try downgrading.

Hrm. I can tell what's happening, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why. As mentioned before, I'm working on a different handling system for the [map] tag. I had to 'tweak' things to make them fit within BBcode standards, which I wasn't happy about.

Just out of curiosity, are you using PHP4, too?

Thanks for the continued work, magnus. I certainly appreciate it as this mod looks like it'd be a great addition to my forum.

this would be perfect for my new site www.googlemapsforum.com but alas I have same problem - no map, just blank space. I use dreamhost and I uploaded the new php file, sill all white :(

Just FYI, the map doesn't show up via an AJAX QuickReply or QuickEdit... but it does if you refresh the page. Did you try that?

Ok, we're getting somewhere. Just need to clean up the code and package it. I've eliminated the need for an external file (functions_phoogle.php). I'm also using the default vB_XML_Parser() class instead of using my own.

A few minutes more of testing, and I'll upload it.

One thing to note is I've changed the way multiple points are added to the map. No longer will separate [map][/map] tags per post work. The new format is:

Not sure how friendly that is.. so, unless someone has a better idea? :P

yep, tried that... i have another google map mod that does come up so the key is right.

I have the same issue with the blank square. Let me know if you need to see any of my settings etc. I'd love to use this.

cheers
Rick

Update:
v1.1.0

• Eliminated need for functions_phoogle.php
• Modified way [map] tags are parsed
• Moved previously static html to templates
• Changed way multiple locations per posts is defined (separated by ;)
• Added check for cURL() if not, uses file_get_contents()

[hr]-[/hr]
If you are upgrading you may delete the functions_phoogle.php uploaded previously to your /forum/includes/ directory as it is no longer needed.

Remember, if you're having problems please read this post first!

I'll add it in the next release once I'm sure the basic framework is working across multiple installs.

worked on this build when it didn't work before: http://googlemapsforum.com/showthread.php?p=5#post5 good job! I can't post the example code though - how can I post the "how to" without making the code create maps?

vBulletin, by default, has [noparse][/noparse] BBCode. Simply encase the example within those tags.

Example:

• [noparse][b]This is bold[/b][/noparse]

The plugin also adds an example to the BBcode help page @ /misc.php?do=bbcode -- I will be adding a editor button once I'm sure the framework is stable. :P

Glad to hear it's working!

one problem, this is what I get in the popup window: "Array['passedAddress']}"

What popup window?

my bad, it works, sorry

Actually, I found what you're talking about. I missed a brace.

In your phoogle_mapcodebits template:

FIND
REPLACE WITH
I've updated the .xml in the original post. This would only rear it's head if you didn't pass a title to the marker.

Woops! :P

Now theres no blank map but it shows
[map]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500[/map]

where do i find "phoogle_mapcodebits template" ?
**edit** NM, i did a search in templates, found it, thanks

AdminCP > Style Manager > [Your Style] > Phoogle Templates

Uninstalled (again). Once installed, got this error on NEW POST screen

Parse error: parse error, unexpected '&', expecting T_VARIABLE or '$' in /home/xxxxxxx/public_html/forums/includes/class_bbcode.php(166) : eval()'d code on line 16

Will try again next version.

Upgraded from 1.0 to 1.1 and now I get this on top of my pages:

I took out the product completely and then reinstalled the 1.1 and still the same error, never showed up with 1.0

@Doctor Death & apfparadise:

This is because you're still using PHP4 (or lower). I went ahead and made it backwards compatible.

Either re-download the .xml and import it or make the following modifcation yourself:

In the Create handle_bbcode_map() for handling of [map] tags plugin:

FIND:
REPLACE:
That will fix that error.

Great work, magnus... it appears to be working for me. I deleted the older functions_phoogle.php file, and upgraded the product. Tested a few posts and the maps show up as expected. Then I tested with the [map=Point 1;Point 2]Address 1;Address 2[/map] syntax and that worked fine as well. :up:

Just curious, what did the problem turn out to be? PHP 4 vs 5?


The only thing that didn't seem to work was when I tried to include more than one (seperate) maps into one post. Say, I wanted to have one map of the White House, and a seperate one of the Grand Canyon in a single post. Only the 2nd map would display.

Great, glad to hear it. :)

No. I downgraded to PHP4 and that didn't solve anything, so I decided to sort of 're-do' the way the whole thing was processed. And, so far, it seems to be working..


This is by design. In the original iteration of this, one would add multiple points by declaring multiple [map][/map] values. So, really, there couldn't be multiple maps per post.

With the new format (semi-colon delimeter), I can go back to allowing multiple maps per post. Once I'm confident that the framework is stable, I'll add more features. :)

Sounds great to me! Keep up the great work.

Live on my forum, and it works for me in Safari. I'm getting reports from folks that the maps are not displaying for them though; all they're seeing is blank space. The common variable seems to be Firefox 2 (so far.) Although, some Firefox users can see the maps, some can't. I'm still gathering data.

Forgive me. I'm not exactly understanding what this does. Can someone please explain its motive? Thank you

It allows your board members to include a navigable and zoomable Google map in their posts.

Typing [map]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500[/map] for example, results in this showing onscreen in the thread:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2007/03/20.jpg

works fine for me in FF 2