Major Additions - VBGooglemap Member Edition

Version 3.0.1 is currently available

This is the tested port of my 3.5.x version h(https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=99920)

You can now nominate hacks yourself for hacks of the month. There is a link on the right of hacks on top of the files.

Function
This will display the members of the Bulletin Board based on their lattitude and longitude coordinates on a googlemap.

Don't forget to hit install !!!!!!!
Please read the guide before asking for support !!!!!!!

Feel free to support this mod and make a paypal donation to admin@stonyarc.com

INSTALL

Detailed installation instructions and screenshots in the included pdf file.

Current Features



NOTE:
VBGooglemap 3.0.0 contains the vulnerability fix. Please upgrade immediately. Version 3.0.0. also contains all features from 2.5.X

As always you use modifications at your own risk.

VBGooglemap Member Edition 2.5.x brings you a lot of new features. It?s vital that you uninstall any previous version before upgrading/installing version 2.5.x.

Upgrading from version 2.5.0 is easier. Instruction are available in the guide.

As the uninstall function will not remove your googlemap data in the database but only the templates and files you can safely remove an older version. As a precaution you should always take a backup. This should be done on each major change you make to your bulletin board.

IF YOU ARE RUNNING VERSION 1.0.3, 2.0.X AND YOU CHANGED TEXT DIRECTLY IN THE TEMPLATES YOU NEED TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES AS VERSION 3.0.0. REQUIRES YOU TO UINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS.

This has taken quite some work and still will take a lot more. Please give credit where credit is due. You cannot remove any notice without prior written permission.

Changes in this version

SEE FIRST POST FOR FULL ROADMAP AND HISTORY

Planned Features
- TBD

Volume warning

high volume of users may slow down the load. Currently a load counter is included.

Languages

Thanks to Wachtmeister there is a German translation available to you all. Feel free to use it.

The translation will be updated on each new version.

Special

- Read the attached PDF for more information. The pdf is also included in the zip file.
- You'll need a googlemap key for your domain. Get your own key for your domain view http://www.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html for more information.
A googlemap key is only valid for a specific domain. You'll need a specific google account to create one.
All is explained on the googlemap link indicated above.
- Set the file permissions on the marker.xml file to 777
- The googlemap script can handle non-registered users. They will only see the main map and won't be able to enter information. This is reserved for logged in users (detected automatically)
- usergroup permissions are available in the backend
- To change location just drag the map while holding the left mouse key or by using the zoom and key functions on the left
- First time loading of the map may take a few seconds longer because of Google API hosting



Special Xbox Live version
http://www.xboxlivenation.com/community/gamermap.php

Credits

This has taken quite some work and still will take a lot more. Please give credit where credit is due. You cannot remove any notice without prior written permission. Instructions are included in the pdf file.
Special credits to Google, Pyg for the javascript tips.


FAQ

The FAQ is included in the pdf file.

INSTALL



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(c) 2007 Stonyarc

[klebo]

Hallo,

kann leider nur in Deutsch.

Habe 3.0.1 installiert. Markers 777

Mein Marker wird nicht angezeigt??? In keinem Browser.

Installation korrekt. Link im Forum korrekt. Cron korrekt.

Was kann ich tun? Fr?her hatte ich die ?ltere Version. Diese habe ich vor Installation von 3.0.1 "leider" gel?scht, statt update zu fahren. Mein Marker (als Admin) wurde aber auch da schon lange nicht mehr gezeigt.

Ich benutze nur den vB-Style !!

http://www.das-fj-forum.de

Please help me everyone. In German ??

Thanks
J?rg

[stonyarc]

Originally Posted by Doctor Death

Love this mod....

Upgraded from 2.5 to 3.0 and all worked great...

Today I updated from 3.0 to 3.0.1 and although you can list individual users it will not display any on the map.

I do have a custom template, but not sure what the relationship between this is.

Could you please give me some advice?

Thanks much

The only change to 3.0.1 was the userlist fix which was 1 query.

Did you get an error (javascript or other)? If so please provide. I'm trying to simulate the error but can't seem to do so.

[Doctor Death]

No errors whatsoever...

The map is there with no markers on it.

You can list users which works as well, it just doesnt put users on map.

I will be more than happy to provide you with admin access if you want to examine it.

http://www.ddsog.com/forums/vbgooglemapme.php


Thanks Doc

[towermatt]

Originally Posted by unitedpunjab

No Its still not workin on my site. I have done everything as explained in Installation Guide. marker.xml is 0777 every thing is uploaded in it is place. and Tested CRON job also. Still the Map is empty. With no marker on it...

Please Explain

This is happening to me as well. No markers on the main map and I am sure all the settings are correct.

I am running the "my location" post bit and it goes right to the users entry with marker and all, just nothing on the main map.

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by towermatt

This is happening to me as well. No markers on the main map and I am sure all the settings are correct.

I am running the "my location" post bit and it goes right to the users entry with marker and all, just nothing on the main map.

Did you run the cron?

[towermatt]

I did, its been running for a while now. Its funny because the were there and then just disappeared.

But I know the data is there, I have the images installed right where they should be, its kind of strange.

Feel free to have a look if you like

http://www.thedarktower.com/palaver/vbgooglemapme.php

[schniggl]

i have the same problem...

[Julrou]

Originally Posted by schniggl

i have the same problem...

same for me, as i've ever said.


Stonyarc, you're admin on my board, you can do everyting you want in order to solve the problem.


Thanks.

[towermatt]

And now with the upgrade, the map cannot be seen at all with IE7

Map is there in firefox but no markers.

I may have to simply un install the mod which sucks because my members really love it.

[towermatt]

I found this in the 3.5 thread for the product and it totally works!!

Edit: I found the problem with mine. A user added an image and used full html code to it which broke the XML. If you are having the same issue and can't find where it is, open http://www.yourdomain.com/yourforumpath/markers.xml with Firefox and check where the error occurs. This only applies if you had the addon working and it suddenly broke for no reason.

Remember to manually run the cron tab after editing the offending marker, otherwise the file markers.xml won't be updated right away.