Flash UserMap add-on

Flash UserMap for Vbulletin 2.x.x - version 2.0
Author: PineappleClock (pineappleclock@clockcrew.cc)
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Overview
The Flash Usermap is a SWF (Shockwave Flash) program that will work with Vbulletin
to display a zoomable world map, with 'pins' representing the location of your users - so users can find other users local to them and organize meets, etc.
Each user can place his or her pin at their desire. The map is searchable.

Synopsis
This hack consists of a Flash 6 SWF file (your users will require flash player 6 to view this map)
which loads and sends data through a file maphandler.php, which in turn sets and retrieves information
from a custom profile field in Vbulletin. To see a demonstration of this software, go here:

http://www.clockcrew.cc/clockmap.html

Note: The clockmap running on clockcrew.cc is a specialized version of the Flash UserMap.


file Listing
install.txt -- the installation howto
maphandler.php -- the file that the SWF recieves and transmits data to.
usermap.swf -- the flash 6 user map application.
(not included) usermap.fla -- the source code for usermap.swf
Note: see install.txt for downloading instrunctions, the file is too big to include in the zip (1.4mb)
usermap.html -- a HTML file for displaying usermap.swf


Requirements
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Macromedia Flash MX - optional, for altering the source file 'usermap.fla'
Macromedia Flash player 6 - required for each user, a free plugin available at www.macromedia.com
vbulletin 2.x.x - required

Notes
This is a slightly generalized version of the usermap thats running on my site - it's been running for a while with no problems, but there will always be bugs. Please post if you find any, hope you find this useful

[mtha]

anyone wanna do a contry-to-country map?

here's a good source:
http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm_htm/index.htm


however, if all maps included to the flash, the files gonna be huge?

traekwon, you can use it for your "maps loaded from files" version, if you dont have them ready.

[pgowder]

Ok, I'm asking because the instructions don't seem to work for me. I open the file in Flash and click on ctl-l. That brings up a Output window that is not editable.

I'm trying to edit the swf file. Is there a fla file??

[eggz]

Yes - check install.txt in your ZIP for instructions on how to get it, or see the last(ish) post on the last page for a zip.

Cheers traekwon btw, this hack rules!

Ollie

[pgowder]

Ok, where do I find the:

to add a new map:

4. click to select the 'worldmap' list box component on the upper right

????

Thanks

[mtha]

Yesterday at 06:57 PM pgowder said this in Post #32
I'm trying to edit the swf file. Is there a fla file??

There's a .FLA file. read the readme.txt for the link.

3. put the playhead in frame 2
4. click to select the 'worldmap' list box component on the upper right

when you select frame 2, you'll see the worldmap list box.

traekwon forgot to mention it in the add map guide, but he did, on the one above that.

[Okiewan]

First, thanks for the hack! It's GREAT!

I hope this isn't a dumb question... please forgive!
I need to make the pin graphic much smaller, with only 50 or so of my members (25,000 all together) a lot of the pins overlap. I'm thinking a SMALL dot would work. I do have Flash MX, but have never used it ... can I get a hand with this?

[Dean C]

Has anyone got an example of this up and running yet *rolls eyes* ?

- miSt

[pgowder]

Is there a way to add state maps and have the totals for a state roll up to the US Map?

And is there a way to link zooming from US to a new state map?

Thanks

[Okiewan]

Today at 01:31 PM Mist said this in Post #37
Has anyone got an example of this up and running yet *rolls eyes* ?

- miSt

http://dirtrider.net/forums3/usermap.html

As you can see, with just over 90 members on (just put this up), some areas are already too crowded. Would be cool to NOT show the user name until a mouse over. I've already reduced the size of the pin.

[Dean C]

Hmmm yes i think it would be best with say a pin marking the place on the map then u hover ure mouse over it and it says the members

It takes ages for me to load on 56k too but it looks cool

- miSt