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

[bplinson]

This is strange. I have the can't see the markers problem also when I go to YOUR ENTRY I can see my marker.

I sure hope someone finds a fix for this soon.

[citroenar]

Originally Posted by Jayphen

I want to make it so that only admins and registered users show in the legend, as all other groups cannot view the map.

I want to remove some usergroups from the list in legend too.any help?

[bplinson]

Go to Vbgooglemap ME in your admin control panel

Click on "ME Usergroup marker"

For the usergroups that you do not want to show click on "Edit this usergroup"

Set "Show usergroup on legend" to NO and click UPDATE

[citroenar]

Yes, how could I miss that?
Thanks!

[Kenneth89]

Originally Posted by stonyarc

Have you followed the instructions to the letter?

is the marker.xml set to 777 chmod?

What is the exact error you get?

Yes i have Set this on 777

See on: http://www.welsportal.com/vbgooglemapme.php

A printscreen:

[Ronseal]

Originally Posted by msudawgs64

forgive me if this has been asked and if so just point me to the post itself but why would the pins just stop showing up? I installed this early this week and for pretty much the entire week they were there, members were adding their info and it was giving the correct pin color based on user group so I know I installed it correctly, but when I look today, no pins but the users are all still there. Any help or insight would be appreciated.

I'm in the same position....
I've had the map installed for a week and all was fine in testing, so I released it to the forum today and after only 35 entry's the markers have disappeared on the main map view. Usually I'd just uninstall a mod that doesn't work and look for an alternative, but unfortunately I've paid StonyArc 30 EUR for a branded free version, which I was happy to do untill now!

I'm sure we would all like a little support on this marker issue as it's a show stopper for me and I've had to take the Map offline to prevent my board from sending me complaint emails.

[towermatt]

have you guys tried running the markers.xml to make sure no one has entered a link that doesn't work?

It should show errors in there.

I am assuming you have but I figured I would throw this out here.

hopefully it isn't a "senseless post"

[Julrou]

Originally Posted by towermatt

have you guys tried running the markers.xml to make sure no one has entered a link that doesn't work?

It should show errors in there.

I am assuming you have but I figured I would throw this out here.

hopefully it isn't a "senseless post"

Indeed, it isn't a senseless post, cos i've not tried running the markers.xml...

I don't know how to do this ?


How do we see if there are errors in it ?

[yoyoyoyo]

Is there a way to add a variable for when the user has added themselves to the googlemap? I tried adding the $post[findme] in the dhtml member menu in postbit with this code:

<if condition="$post['userid'] AND $show['member']">
<tr><td class="vbmenu_option">$post[findme]</td></tr>
<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="profile.php?$session[sessionurl]do=addlist&amp;userlist=buddy&amp;u=$post[userid]"><phrase 1="$post[username]">$vbphrase[add_x_to_buddy_list]</phrase></a></td></tr>
</if>

however if they have not added themselves to the googlemap then the table row just shows a blank selection - I want the <tr> to only be parsed if the user has added themselves to the googlemap - is there an available conditional in this hack? Any help is appreciated.

[towermatt]

Originally Posted by Julrou

Indeed, it isn't a senseless post, cos i've not tried running the markers.xml...

I don't know how to do this ?


How do we see if there are errors in it ?

All you have to do is browse out to http://www.yoursite.com/forums/markers.xml

It is a file that came with the download for this mod and it should show any errors for links in read. Edit that entry on your map and it may bring the markers back.