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

[RCWorld]

I need help with this as well-I recently approved a member and all of my previous markers went away!

[towermatt]

Try that Markers file, its almost always the problem.

[RCWorld]

I did-I deleted the whole image file and still no change

[towermatt]

Deleted the whole image file? I'm not sure what you mean.

When you run markers.xml does it show any "red" entries?

[RCWorld]

I meant that I deleted the ping image for the last user I approved. I also put him off line and markers are still gone. As far as markers .xlm and red entries I don't understand that procedure.

[towermatt]

All you have to do is run the markers.xml.

Like...http://www.yoursite.com/forum/markers.xml <--that is an example, you'll have to use the path to the file on your server

Entries will show up red in there if the add on doesn't like them. Track the entry to one of your members and edit the image out. That should bring them back

[stuartn]

okay,

I've installed and I'm now totally scratching my head, I have a couple of questions that may help me get this working. In essence the problem is that I can set my location and see the pin on the smaller map. But when I goto the main map it has no pin showing.

1. Permissions set in usergroups okay
2. Auto Approve done
3. Legend images showing fine so path is fine
4. Markers.xml is set to 777 and I've opened to confirm data being written

Now when you put your location into the map and the instructions don't clearely explain this but what is meant to goto in the URL of the image for the marker box ?

This is the only thing that I thing might be a fault. HOwever, I can't imaging it would be the path to the pin as this should be done by the ledgend.....any clues pls.

Its shows current markers correct and data is in the database.

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/vbgooglemapme.php

A quick response would be great as I would rather fix than remove as it seems so close.

[birdie]

Remove the image links

specifically, this: http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/images.../mm_20_red.png

[Ronseal]

Originally Posted by bonnie

We have our problem dissolved! In the general setting for vbgooglemapme (admincp) we change
"Enable or disable the small map control (disable for better performance)" from 'YES' to 'NO'. Now we can see all members again!

Thanks Bonnie, That's error number four now! My map used to work with the small mini map then all of a sudden stopped showing the markers. I checked the markers.xml to find no errors, then checked the other three errors I'm aware of and that flagged no errors...... but still no markers. Then I tried turning off my mini map and all 250 markers are back.

Thanks again Bonnie you're a star thanks for the info.

[stuartn]

Originally Posted by birdie

Remove the image links

specifically, this: http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/images.../mm_20_red.png

Went to my entry and removed the url of image marker and ran the cron and still no pin. Checked the database and the pimage is empty now.

What is the purpose for this field.