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!

[pheller]

Also, what needs to be done to work in the [map] parsing within other places.... For instance, I have installed event forums, but the tag does not work in the post body there.

Also, I've adjusted the FAQ template to parse bbcode, but similarly, the map tag is not understood.

I gather that map must be handled outside bbcode....

[AWJunkies]

Originally Posted by pheller

Also, what needs to be done to work in the [map] parsing within other places.... For instance, I have installed event forums, but the tag does not work in the post body there.

Also, I've adjusted the FAQ template to parse bbcode, but similarly, the map tag is not understood.

I gather that map must be handled outside bbcode....

I havent tested the events part yet but that is a MUST for it to work. Also anyone getting freezing issues. Crashing of web browser in firefox when you move the map any direction?

[AWJunkies]

It doesn't work in events mod and that is a must anyone help in this matter?

[Crazy Serb]

Originally Posted by pheller

Also, what needs to be done to work in the [map] parsing within other places.... For instance, I have installed event forums, but the tag does not work in the post body there.

Also, I've adjusted the FAQ template to parse bbcode, but similarly, the map tag is not understood.

I gather that map must be handled outside bbcode....

Yea, and that's the only reason why I'd need this mod in the first place... I guess I'll wait until someone figures out a way to make it work with VB Event Forums.

[unitedbreaks]

Originally Posted by Crazy Serb

Yea, and that's the only reason why I'd need this mod in the first place... I guess I'll wait until someone figures out a way to make it work with VB Event Forums.

Originally Posted by AWJunkies

It doesn't work in events mod and that is a must anyone help in this matter?

Originally Posted by AWJunkies

I havent tested the events part yet but that is a MUST for it to work. Also anyone getting freezing issues. Crashing of web browser in firefox when you move the map any direction?

Originally Posted by pheller

Also, what needs to be done to work in the [map] parsing within other places.... For instance, I have installed event forums, but the tag does not work in the post body there.

Also, I've adjusted the FAQ template to parse bbcode, but similarly, the map tag is not understood.

I gather that map must be handled outside bbcode....

Ditto!! Would be sweet if someone can collab. this with Event Forums mod

[laura66a]

This is a great utility, but it doesn't work in calendar or announcement entries. Can it be converted to regular BBCode so it will work in these areas?

Thanks.

[rabidkevin]

Originally Posted by laura66a

This is a great utility, but it doesn't work in calendar or announcement entries. Can it be converted to regular BBCode so it will work in these areas?

Thanks.

Same here I mainly want to use it in calendar events

[incisor]

try to install the product and it goes into lost in space mode, sits there for ages do nothing..

[mykkal]

I'd love to have this. anyone using this in 3.6.8?

[mykkal]

Is there a way to make it ignore this? User's won't know that.
It'll confuse the heck outta them.

Originally Posted by Digital Jedi

Clear the red coloring and bolded text from your address. I get the same error if I try to put in text with formatting applied. It's trying to parse the [b] and [color] codes as part of the address.