Miscellaneous Hacks - Display Member Weather

This is the first time I have done anything like this but it will allow you to display your members local weather using weather.com.

First you need to create a new profile field that is a single-line text box called Zip Code. It can remain a private or public field, whatever you would like. Make note of the field number.

Then, go to http://www.weather.com/services/oap/...r-widgets.html and choose from the two variations and put in just anything for a location, then select get code. You will be given something like this:

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/04758?template=GENXV&par=3000000007&unit=0&key=twciweat herwidget"></script></div>

You need to replace the zip code with this, $bbuserinfo[fieldXX]

Make sure to change the XX to the field number.

Then go into your templates and place the following code anywhere you want the weather to be displayed.

<if condition="$bbuserinfo['fieldXX']">
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://voap.weather.com/weather/oap/$bbuserinfo[fieldXX]?template=GENXV&par=3000000007&unit=0&key=twciweat herwidget"></script></div></if>

Again, don't forget to change both of the red parts to match the field number.

Hope people find this of use, be kind as this is the first time I've done this

Here is a screenshot!

[apiasto]

Originally Posted by princeedward

how about adding this to our profile page....is this possible?

yes it is open memberinfo template scroll down to

<div id="sidebar_container">
<!-- sidebar -->
$template_hook[profile_right_first]
$blocks[stats_mini]
$template_hook[profile_right_mini]
$blocks[friends_mini]
$blocks[albums]
$template_hook[profile_right_album]
$blocks[groups]
$blocks[visitors]
$template_hook[profile_right_last]
--------------------
<!-- / sidebar -->
add the code before <!--/ sidebar -->

[AWMGolfer]

BigDog, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....07&postcount=9

That will work for any location in the world! I am trying to find an easier way to do it though!

[princeedward]

Originally Posted by apiasto

yes it is open memberinfo template scroll down to

<div id="sidebar_container">
<!-- sidebar -->
$template_hook[profile_right_first]
$blocks[stats_mini]
$template_hook[profile_right_mini]
$blocks[friends_mini]
$blocks[albums]
$template_hook[profile_right_album]
$blocks[groups]
$blocks[visitors]
$template_hook[profile_right_last]
--------------------
<!-- / sidebar -->
add the code before <!--/ sidebar -->

thanks apiasto...great :up:

[segwayon]

Assuming a new zipcode field gets added, how does that field become populated with data?

[AWMGolfer]

When the user enters in that information in their profile.

[BigDog56]

Originally Posted by Xhaiden

BigDog, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....07&postcount=9

That will work for any location in the world! I am trying to find an easier way to do it though!

Thank you! I have a member from England that can't get it to work. Most likely her end. I'll try and fix it for her.

[AWMGolfer]

No problem, just let me know if they can't get it working!

[s-p0k]

ok i got the code..but now wat.....

[AWMGolfer]

You need to put it in wherever you want it to be displayed.

[Gav-n-Tn]

I added it into the member's profile. You can also change the style of it by changing the code slightly. Cool and easy.