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



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



(c) 2007 Stonyarc

[Mrdby]

i want to add it to my navi..how would I do that?

[yoyoyoyo]

I am about ready to give up on this hack. I like the idea, but it is just too problematic and buggy. Can someone please post an updated product and files here for the benefit of everyone who can't get it working?

[caliman]

Add a link to your navbar template.

[edward hamilton]

I have installed this hack numerous times and have experienced many of the problems reported in previous posts.

I have had better luck by deleting references to utf8 in both
/includes/cron/vbgooglemapme_cron.php and /includes/functions_vbgooglemapme.php


The problem of missing markers appears to be related to the markers.xml file make sure the <markers> and </markers> tags are in tact.

Good Luck
Ed
http://ministryofrum.com

[TotlKaos]

Is there anyway to cache the information or speed up the display?
I have 3000+ users mapped and it takes a bit of time to draw all the
Pins. Just wondering!.. Great mod!!!

Russ

[caliman]

That would be nice Russ. Don't know.

Since this mod is not being developed anymore for a while now, does anyone else worry about XSS exploits that may exist with it?

My board was hacked recently thanks to an old flashchat so I am a wee bit paranoid lately.

[TotlKaos]

I see were Google added a new Marker Manager Control!
This will allow you to reduce the markers as needed with zoom levels.

i.e. only do 10 markers at zoom level 3
do 100 markers at zoom level 6
and 1000 markers at zoom level 8

Here is the code:

function setupMap() {
if (GBrowserIsCompatible()) {
map = new GMap2(document.getElementById("map"));
map.addControl(new GLargeMapControl());
map.setCenter(new GLatLng(41, -98), 4);
window.setTimeout(setupWeatherMarkers, 0);
}
}

function getWeatherMarkers(n) {
var batch = [];
for (var i = 0; i < n; ++i) {
batch.push(new GMarker(getRandomPoint(),
{ icon: getWeatherIcon() }));
}
return batch;
}

function setupWeatherMarkers() {
mgr = new GMarkerManager(map);
mgr.addMarkers(getWeatherMarkers(20), 3);
mgr.addMarkers(getWeatherMarkers(200), 6);
mgr.addMarkers(getWeatherMarkers(1000), 8);
mgr.refresh();
}

If anyone has suggestions.. or if Stonyarc could let me know were to start on maybe putting this into the code. This would speed up the Display Maps for Large Sites!

Still a great mod!!!: eek:

Russ

[yoyoyoyo]

uninstalled - too buggy, no support - not worth the hassle

[incisor]

x2 i have to say

[Riccardo83]

my pins are dissappearing, then the other day u see them.. whats the problem?