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!

[morrow]

He'll learn... I used to be the same way. Probably something to do with his host. I was using Powwebsux for a long time and would blame most of my issues on the mods I was installing. Then I changed hosts and voila'! All of my headaches seamed to have vanished.

Since you're getting a blank page, I am thinking the memory settings on your host are a bit too low. Why not report back what those memory settings are. Then, we might be able to provide you with something to bring back to your host to ask them to change. If you're paying 3bux a month for a host, that may not be an option.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Doctor Death

Be glad. Wonder why so many others are inop??

I sent you this reply 10 days ago.


For everyone else, I'm trying to squeeze out a new release this week. There's a bunch of new handling changes which sort of smooths things out a bit. I'm really jammed up with work right now, so I'm trying to do some juggling. I'll keep everyone updated.

[Tralala]

Originally Posted by magnus

I sent you this reply 10 days ago.

-sigh-

Allow me to edit my comment above. Doctor Death, I'm sure you're frustrated by the incompatibility you're experiencing. But calling this entire project "dead on its ass" as a result -- while being uncooperative and unwilling to provide feedback to magnus after he delivered a specific test app for you to use in order to better assist with troubleshooting -- is incredibly innappropriate, over-the-top, and downright troll-ish.

Originally Posted by magnus

For everyone else, I'm trying to squeeze out a new release this week. There's a bunch of new handling changes which sort of smooths things out a bit. I'm really jammed up with work right now, so I'm trying to do some juggling. I'll keep everyone updated.

Thank you, magnus. Take your time. Looking forward to the next release. :up:

[ZomgStuff]

Nice1

[bela-meaad]

whats New with this hack

Any Updates?

[verbosity]

Great Mod! (just installed, works). Wish there was a way to easily get directions to or from the point that was listed on the map, and I apologize if this already works and I just didni't see it when I installed it.

[Benj]

sick ill be using this thanks for your hard work

[magnus]

Update:
v2.0 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.

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Better late than never.

This isn't the release I hoped to get out, but it's something. This should address the more major concerns I've received thus far. I'm still toiling away, and I'll get more out as soon as it's ready.

Remember, if you're having problems please read this post first!

[Tralala]

Woo hoo! Thanks, magnus, was starting to wonder about this. Updating now.


EDIT: Minor issue. I was typing up a post to explain to my forum's members how to use this new feature. I typed

PHP Code:

"Just put an address in between the [noparse][map] [/map][/noparse] tags..." 


...and got an error that the address was invalid. The [map] tag isn't respecting the [noparse] tag, I'm thinking.

[magnus]

[QUOTE=Tralala;1223445]Woo hoo! Thanks, magnus, was starting to wonder about this. Updating now.


EDIT: Minor issue. I was typing up a post to explain to my forum's members how to use this new feature. I typed

PHP Code:

"Just put an address in between the [noparse][map] [/map][/noparse] tags..." 


...and got an error that the address was invalid. The [map] tag isn't respecting the [noparse] tag, I'm thinking.[/QUOTE]

Hrm. That's going to be a wee bit tricky, too.. being as this isn't parsed like normal BBCode. Adding it to the list, let me see if I can find a quick workaround.