VBGooglemap Member Edition

I'm proud to announce that the new version is currently available to you all !!!


You can now nominate hacks yourself for hacks of the month. There is a link on the right of hacks on top of the files.



Function
This will display the members of the Bulletin Board based on their lattitude and longitude coordinates on a googlemap.

Don't forget to hit install !!!!!!!
Please read the guide before asking for support !!!!!!!

Feel free to support this mod and make a paypal donation to admin@stonyarc.com

INSTALL

HOTSPOT EDITION AVAILABLE ON : https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=114149
Detailed installation instructions and screenshots in the included pdf file.

Current Features



NOTE:
VBGooglemap 3.0.0 contains the vulnerability fix. Please upgrade immediately. Version 3.0.0. also contains all features from 2.5.X

As always you use modifications at your own risk.

VBGooglemap Member Edition 2.5.1 brings you a lot of new features. It?s vital that you uninstall any previous version before upgrading/installing version 2.5.1.

Upgrading from version 2.5.0 is easier. Instruction are available in the guide.

As the uninstall function will not remove your googlemap data in the database but only the templates and files you can safely remove an older version. As a precaution you should always take a backup. This should be done on each major change you make to your bulletin board.

IF YOU ARE RUNNING VERSION 1.0.3, 2.0.X AND YOU CHANGED TEXT DIRECTLY IN THE TEMPLATES YOU NEED TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES AS VERSION 2.5.0 REQUIRES YOU TO UINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS.

This has taken quite some work and still will take a lot more. Please give credit where credit is due. You cannot remove any notice without prior written permission.

Changes in this version

SEE FIRST POST FOR FULL ROADMAP AND HISTORY

Planned Features
- TBD

Volume warning

high volume of users may slow down the load. Currently a load counter is included.

Languages

Thanks to Wachtmeister there is a German translation available to you all. Feel free to use it.

The translation will be updated on each new version.

Special

- Read the attached PDF for more information. The pdf is also included in the zip file.
- You'll need a googlemap key for your domain. Get your own key for your domain view http://www.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html for more information.
A googlemap key is only valid for a specific domain. You'll need a specific google account to create one.
All is explained on the googlemap link indicated above.
- Set the file permissions on the marker.xml file to 777
- The googlemap script can handle non-registered users. They will only see the main map and won't be able to enter information. This is reserved for logged in users (detected automatically)
- usergroup permissions are available in the backend
- To change location just drag the map while holding the left mouse key or by using the zoom and key functions on the left
- First time loading of the map may take a few seconds longer because of Google API hosting


Special Xbox Live version
http://www.xboxlivenation.com/community/gamermap.php

Credits

This has taken quite some work and still will take a lot more. Please give credit where credit is due. You cannot remove any notice without prior written permission. Instructions are included in the pdf file (vbgooglemap2.5.0_guide.pdf)
Special credits to Google, Pyg for the javascript tips.


FAQ

The FAQ is included in the pdf file.

INSTALL



Feel free to support this mod and make a paypal donation to admin@stonyarc.com



(c) 2007 Stonyarc

[stonyarc]

Thanks for the feedback.

I did change some small things to the code that maybe causing the double move. I was doing an unneeded click detect in some parts of the code.

2.0.2. should included that fix.

[dvsDave]

I absolutely love this hack! It is a work of art and I can't wait for 2.0.2, when do you think that we will be seeing 2.0.2?

[stonyarc]

I have a general question for you all.

You know (or you don't and you know it now) creating stuff like the googlemap isn't the most easiest work there is. Just dig in the code and you'll know.

Why do some people bluntly remove any copyright notice without even having the courtesy of requesting it?

It's indicated in the file and in the thread that I want it to remain there except under special conditions and if permitted in writing.

I would hate to have to build in a "call home" functions to monitor all installations.

[MrNase]

Am I allowed to move the copyright notice somewhere else (bottom of the page for instance)?

[stonyarc]

Originally Posted by MrNase

Am I allowed to move the copyright notice somewhere else (bottom of the page for instance)?

Sure move it where you want but at least people should give some credit.

btw it's in the footer in 2.0.2

[stonyarc]

New little teaser


There is an online icon in the balloon but it will also be indicated on the marker itself if a user is online.

Good tips Mr N

[michaelsilvia]

Awsome job and works great!

Mike

[stonyarc]

Originally Posted by michaelsilvia

Awsome job and works great!

Mike

I'm starting the upload of the new version so you can immediately upgrade !!!

[Tyegurl]

very nice stonyarc like the online thing no problems for me

[steven s]

A minor thing. Invisible shows up as online.
And be careful not to get too bloated.
I have 270 members and with this latest version, it's starting to bog down.