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 !!!!!!!

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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

[Gamelobby]

Originally Posted by ivand

Hi, here is my simple fix for getting VBgooglemaps working when AME 2.5.5 is installed.

Go to the Plugin Manager and edit the "AME : Permission Hide" plugin (global_start).

Add in the beginning of the plugin code the following code:

if (THIS_SCRIPT =! 'vbgooglemapme') {

At the end of the plugin code add a closing "}"

that's it

Exactly what i was looking for.. Worked like a charm.


*edit*

Well it worked, but i get this error across the top & it took away a few links in my navbar menu..?

Warning: implode() [function.implode]: Invalid arguments passed in [path]/includes/functions_dto.php on line 49

Bummer.. still not fixed.

[ivand]

Originally Posted by Gamelobby

Exactly what i was looking for.. Worked like a charm.


*edit*

Well it worked, but i get this error across the top & it took away a few links in my navbar menu..?

Warning: implode() [function.implode]: Invalid arguments passed in [path]/includes/functions_dto.php on line 49

Bummer.. still not fixed.

Deactivate this plugin and see if it works with no errors. On my site it seems OK.
I deactivated completely the AME : Permission Hide plugin

[mferguson]

Gamelobby uses our products on his web site and contacted me in relation to the error that appeared after he made the above mentioned patch. The error was actually a side effect of bad PHP syntax in the patch. This syntax error then caused other Global Start plugins to fail. To solve both the pin display issue and have the AME:Hide Permission plugin work correctly do the following:

1. Go to AdminCP >> Plugins & Products >> Plugin Manager
2. Edit the AME : Permission Hide plugin
3. Insert the following at the very top of the plugin

PHP Code:

if (THIS_SCRIPT != 'vbgooglemapme') { 


at the very bottom of the plugin append the following:

PHP Code:

} 


Save the changes and test vbgooglemaps to make sure the pins are showing up and no other errors are being displayed.

Hope this helps!

Best regards,

Mark Ferguson
President - Drive Thru Online

[Gamelobby]

These guys ^^ are the best..!!!
You never have to worry about thier products not being supported.!

[ForumUser210]

This is a crappy plug-in. All it does is gives me headaches.

The coding and design is just horrible.

[TNCclubman]

does this work with vB3.8?

[TNCclubman]

supposedly it works... since theres no demo. Does it show peoples avatar on the map or a marker? (please say avatar) automatically even better.

[TNCclubman]

I'll pay $200 U.S. if someone develops an iphone app for this that will ping their current location and update the map every 10 minutes.

I'll add another $200 once all the bugs are ironed out and it works 100%

[Gamelobby]

TNC..

Yes it works with 3.8, I have it on a couple different sites.
No it doesn't show avatar, but they have the option to add an image which could be their avatar, but its not automatic.

Those are great suggestions..
I suggest you go to www.drivethruonline.com & let them know your interest. (i have already)

[TNCclubman]

didnt one of the earlier versions show avatar? I noticed it was later removed... Is this something that can be turned on or was it a performance/security issue?