New Posting Features - Phoogle! An interactive Google Maps mapping system.

Keywords: Phoogle, Google, Maps, BBCode

Description:
Allows for the insertion of interactive Google Maps within posts via a new BBCode. Supports point labeling as well as multiple points per map.

Details:
I became increasingly annoyed after seeing more and more links to maps being butchered when posted on forums. I had remembered seeing the nifty Phoogle Maps and figured, "why not?"

A few headaches later.. here we are.

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Usage:
[map]value[/map]
[map=Option]value[/map]

Example:
[map]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500[/map]
[map=The White House]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500[/map]

Multiple Locations Example:
[map]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500;E Capitol St NE & 1st St NE, Washington, DC 20001[/map]
[map=The White House;Capitol Building]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500;E Capitol St NE & 1st St NE, Washington, DC 20001[/map]

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Installation:

1. Download and import product-phoogle2.0Beta1.xml via the Product Manager.
2. If you do not already have one, obtain a free Google Maps API key.
3. Configure Phoogle! via the AdminCP (vBulletin Options > Phoogle Settings).
4. ???
5. Profit!

Notes:
When adding/editing a map via AJAX Quick Reply or Quick Edit, you must refresh the page to see changes.

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Comments:
As with all my hacks, this modification is provided free of charge. However, if you find this product useful and have money burning a hole in your pocket, feel free to make a small donation, I won't mind.. really.

Version History:

• 1.0.0 - Initial release, here's to hoping..
• 1.0.1 - Added check for post preview, [map] code will NOT be parsed when previewing (because it can't).
• 1.1.0
  • Eliminated need for functions_phoogle.php
  • Modified way [map] tags are parsed
  • Moved previously static html to templates
  • Changed way multiple locations per posts is defined (separated by ;)
  • Added check for cURL() if not, uses file_get_contents()
• 2.0 Beta 1
  • Proper error handling. Will now verify address (and make reccomended changes) before submitting.
  • Javascript will not be loaded on pages that do not have maps (woops!)
  • Few internal tweaks to (hopefully) speed things up.
• 2.0 Beta 2 - Plays nice with the [noparse][/noparse] tags. (thanks Tralala)

* Please note that this modification was developed on a forum with a userbase of 1 (myself). I've tested it for basic functionality but I cannot guarantee functionality or behavior on your forum. So, please -- make backups before installing this product!

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Originally Posted by bashy

Hi

I believe this is broken, well it is on my forum
This happened as soon as i previewed the post

If i just post the post then it gives a big blank space
where the map should be and i have refreshed and nothing

Any ideas please, this is the biggest error i have come across lol

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.4:

Invalid SQL:
UPDATE post SET phoogle_html = '\n<script type=\"text/javascript\">\n	function showmap()\n	{\n		//<![CDATA[\n			if (GBrowserIsCompatible())\n			{\n				var map = new GMap(document.getElementById(\"map\"));\n				map.centerAndZoom(new GPoint(, ), 4);\n			}\n			var icon = new GIcon();\n			icon.image = \"http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_red.png\";\n			icon.shadow = \"http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_shadow.png\";\n			icon.iconSize = new GSize(12, 20);\n			icon.shadowSize = new GSize(22, 20);\n			icon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(6, 20);\n			icon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(5, 1);\n			map.addControl(new GLargeMapControl());\n			map.addControl(new GMapTypeControl());\n		//]]>\n	}\n	showmap();\n</script>\n' WHERE postid =  LIMIT 1;

MySQL Error  : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'LIMIT 1' at line 1
Error Number : 1064
Date         : Friday, March 9th 2007 @ 09:00:14 PM
Script       : http://www.bashys-place.com/forums/newthread.php

Hrm. I'll need to add a check to check against previewing.. as it's trying to assign a postid when there isn't one.

You say you're just getting a box when you do post? Can you provide a link, or the page source at least? Also, what address are you trying to plot?

[bashy]

I tried your address, i copied all of it, i tried them both!!!

[map]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500[/map]
[map=The White House]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500[/map]

I have removed it for now in case there is an issue whilst i am away from the forum, i am going bed soon!!

[magnus]

There's not much I can do unless you answer the questions listed in this post.

[magnus]

Update:
v1.0.1

• Added check for post preview, [map] code will NOT be parsed when previewing (because it can't).

[Tralala]

Originally Posted by bashy

If i just post the post then it gives a big blank space
where the map should be and i have refreshed and nothing

Same here.

No error text, the post is just blank.

Happens in both the default style as well as my custom style.

I used the included example: [map=The White House]1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500[/map]

My forum is private but I can PM you a link and account info if you'd like to test. I can also email the source text of the page.

[Tralala]

Oh, for troubleshooting BTW, when generating the Google Maps API, I tried both:
http://www.myforumname.com
as well as http://www.myforumname.com/forums/
...neither made a difference. The resulting post is still a big empty space.

[TTG]

Do we have to add a new bb code to make this active or is that installed when adding the product ?

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Tralala

Oh, for troubleshooting BTW, when generating the Google Maps API, I tried both:
http://www.myforumname.com
as well as http://www.myforumname.com/forums/
...neither made a difference. The resulting post is still a big empty space.

If you could shoot me the page source, or PM an account -- that would be great.

[magnus]

No, this isn't handled as a typical BBCode. Everything is done via the product XML.

[magnus]

I'm going to install a fresh forum on a different host and see what's going on.

* Edit: I just installed a FRESH copy of v3.6.5, installed the product, and everything is working perfectly fine.

This is a completely vanilla installation, I've made no changes to configuration, etc.