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

[stuartn]

also noticed that if I select to include the smaller map which I don't want anyway's it doesn't load any markers. Not important as I don't want it, but maybe a part of the reason why its not working fully.

[birdie]

Originally Posted by stuartn

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.

Images in that field stop the markers showing, thats why it needs to be left blank (I have instructions for my users to leave it blank, but occasionally someone fills it out and all markers disappear until I remove that field to be blank).

I can't see why it would not work

I just registered at your forum to try and add a marker for me, but could not access the map page as a registered member ... I can access it as a guest. Feel free to delete my account.

[Glynn58]

mine is working perfect had me confused for a while as to why the markers were not showing but after going to the marker settings and editing the markers for the usergroups everything was working hunky dory

[stuartn]

Originally Posted by birdie

Images in that field stop the markers showing, thats why it needs to be left blank (I have instructions for my users to leave it blank, but occasionally someone fills it out and all markers disappear until I remove that field to be blank).

I can't see why it would not work

I just registered at your forum to try and add a marker for me, but could not access the map page as a registered member ... I can access it as a guest. Feel free to delete my account.

That's because I vet the first 3 posts then they become full members. Just made you a full member too try it out....I haven't given any links yet to the members till I get it sussed.

[stuartn]

ah I do have Zoints but its dis-abled as I decided I hated it, but I wonder if chat or other mods maybe effecting it.

[stuartn]

Then again for them to appear on the smaller map but not the main one I think that idea is shot out the window.

[birdie]

Originally Posted by stuartn

That's because I vet the first 3 posts then they become full members. Just made you a full member too try it out....I haven't given any links yet to the members till I get it sussed.

Could not add marker as I left image field blank:

Your marker title could not be added into the database because one or more fields blank were left blank. Please make sure you have enter all required information.

Mine is working here (I have made a lot of edits to text):
http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiat...ooglemapme.php

If you want to see the add marker -- log in with testuser and p/word: testuser (see member map in bottom nav bar)

I just checked my settings (attached) and the only difference I appear to have to you is the "small balloon text" which is not enabled on yours.

I hope you get this working as my member love it - helps create a better sense of community.

[stuartn]

Mine matches yours and still no pins.

[stuartn]

Right I've established that in other theme's the main map is working but in the default it isn't I suspect thier is a conflict somewhere. Any clues welcome.

[stuartn]

The only thing I can think of is a conflict with another module which is not installed into any other theme.

Flashchat
Highslide
Adsense

The above use java.

Anyone using the above without conflicts to see if I'm barking up the right tree.