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



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(c) 2007 Stonyarc

[Gizmo999]

Originally Posted by stonyarc

Strange on IE and firefox it's all fine

I cannot simulate the issue but I'll try to check if I forgot to include some images but I don't think so.

yeah, i checked in firefox mac and PC no problem, its only Safari, I've tried 2 macs now and both the same weird, thought it was cache at first, kept refreshing, cleared cache but its still there. its like its holding an old pin logo, hmm, Stonyarc, did you try adding your pin to my site ?? I wonder if it'll show on a new entry.

[stonyarc]

Originally Posted by Gizmo999

yeah, i checked in firefox mac and PC no problem, its only Safari, I've tried 2 macs now and both the same weird, thought it was cache at first, kept refreshing, cleared cache but its still there. its like its holding an old pin logo, hmm, Stonyarc, did you try adding your pin to my site ?? I wonder if it'll show on a new entry.

I entered my location.

The missing pins are the normal members or are they special ones. And what is the color of their pin?

[caliman]

Upgraded from 1.03....
(note - templates were not modified - no option to revert)

Have the following issues:

1) No dashboard showing up above map.
2) Default zoom is not changing inspite of changing it in vbcp.
3) profile links only showing up for admins/mods - no one else.
4) no avatars or online status showing up. (avatars are being served from database)

I uploaded all files and overwrote product with new one.... not sure what I missed! Thanks in advance...

[Gizmo999]

Originally Posted by stonyarc

I entered my location.

The missing pins are the normal members or are they special ones. And what is the color of their pin?

nope i get the questionmark missing image still on a new entry.

its not a missing member, the member shows correctly with a new pin but alongside it is a blue box with ? in, this is usually a missing image in safari, its tried to load the image but can't find it. not sure why safari is the only broswer affected.

[yinyang]

Is there any way to make the map default on Satellite? if so, how? thx!

[Roms]

Thanks, I'll try it out.

[yinyang]

possible bug:

i created a test account to try out another usergroup's markers. once i was satisfied with that usergroup, i deleted my test account. however, that test account's marker still stayed on the map.

i could only get rid of it by going into phpmyadmin and deleting the user from the googlemap table.

[stonyarc]

Originally Posted by Gizmo999

nope i get the questionmark missing image still on a new entry.

its not a missing member, the member shows correctly with a new pin but alongside it is a blue box with ? in, this is usually a missing image in safari, its tried to load the image but can't find it. not sure why safari is the only broswer affected.

Can you see what the image is he's trying to load or at least a user?

[stonyarc]

Originally Posted by caliman

Upgraded from 1.03....
(note - templates were not modified - no option to revert)


Have the following issues:

1) No dashboard showing up above map.
2) Default zoom is not changing inspite of changing it in vbcp.
3) profile links only showing up for admins/mods - no one else.
4) no avatars or online status showing up. (avatars are being served from database)

I uploaded all files and overwrote product with new one.... not sure what I missed! Thanks in advance...

I thinks you still will have to revert.

[stonyarc]

Originally Posted by yinyang

Is there any way to make the map default on Satellite? if so, how? thx!

It was indicated on page 56 but here it goes again


To set the Sattelite map as default.

1. open the vbgooglemap_display_map template



2. look for the line

map = new GMap2(document.getElementById("map"));

3. Replace that line by

map = new GMap2(document.getElementById("map"),{mapTypes:[G_SATELLITE_MAP,G_NORMAL_MAP,G_HYBRID_MAP]});

4. Save

Have fun