tomtedesco
Member
Done, thanks Jeff.
Member Map - NEED YOUR HELP!
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JimB
Member
Jeff - will there be an option when viewing a member's profile to view them on the map?
This is very cool. Thanks for doing it.
This is very cool. Thanks for doing it.
Yes, that's possible. I will have a look.
alphageek
Former Moderator
Another thing would be cool would be for you to add in a different colored something on the map to signify zip code of a local chapter!
Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
Pen missed my house by about 3 miles. But than my zip covers a large area.
Jim
That's not something I planned to do. There isn't an easy way to open the map zoomed on a particular marker. I'll give it some thought, though.
PR_Princess
Member
I really like this idea...Would be an an especially great thing for new members - to see if there was an IAP chapter close to them that they could attend.
Would it be possible to add this map, or a link to it on the Local Chapters page(s)?
And very cool Jeff!!!!
That's certainly a possibility. The local chapter leaders would need to pick a postal code as their "anchor", but it's doable.
Let me get the map to some state of finished, then I'll consider adding that.
We can put a link to it on the local chapter page.
Experimenting with multiple sets of markers...
There is a blue marker in Ohio for the Ohio Chapter. Click on it. All the essential information there? I can maintain that information for all chapters in a spreadsheet and update it when necessary.
There is a blue marker in Ohio for the Ohio Chapter. Click on it. All the essential information there? I can maintain that information for all chapters in a spreadsheet and update it when necessary.
Sorry Jeff, but those little Bic pens, instead of the balloons, just don't cut the mustard....you need to put a little icon of each member's best work.....shouldn't take you long...:biggrin:
Only two of us in the UK so far....c'mon guys...put your shire on the map..:biggrin:
Only two of us in the UK so far....c'mon guys...put your shire on the map..:biggrin:
I agree, those are not good icons. I tried a nib, but it didn't look right either.
I will get straight to work on showing tiny personalized pen icons!
OK some more changes to the Member Map
In the upper right of the map, next to the word "Satellite" is an arrow you can click to expand a list of markers. Then you can click those names to pop up the info balloon.
There's a legend on the bottom you can use to filter.
There an advanced search (magnifying glass) you can search all the info fields and calculate distances between markers.
There's a "Locate" function in the lower right which will zoom and center the map on wherever you like.
In the upper right of the map, next to the word "Satellite" is an arrow you can click to expand a list of markers. Then you can click those names to pop up the info balloon.
There's a legend on the bottom you can use to filter.
There an advanced search (magnifying glass) you can search all the info fields and calculate distances between markers.
There's a "Locate" function in the lower right which will zoom and center the map on wherever you like.
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Gary Beasley
Member
I notice the map will also show local chapters. Thats good, newbies looking for the nearest group will find that valuable once the info is all in.
hcpens
Member
SO So COOL Jeff, really like what you are doing.
SO So COOL Jeff, really like what you are doing.
It has been enjoyable. The map software is lots of fun to tinker with, and I had to write some complicated database queries to extract the data and my brain can use the workout.
CREID
Member
Careful, I have heard that people that work their brains too hard can lose their hair.SO So COOL Jeff, really like what you are doing.
It has been enjoyable. The map software is lots of fun to tinker with, and I had to write some complicated database queries to extract the data and my brain can use the workout.
Curt
pianomanpj
Member
Nice job, Jeff! Just added my country!
I just posted an update. Thanks to all who have added their country.
Again, if you added your postal code to get on the map, I need your country as well.
Again, if you added your postal code to get on the map, I need your country as well.
Sabaharr
Member
My code is 70460 in the USA. Is that all you need?
Scroll to the bottom of your UserCP Edit Details Tab and enter those pieces of information in the spots provided.
stonepecker
Member
This map thing is really taking shape. I can see lots of things now I was only guessing at before.
Personally, I can hardly wait till the map link is on the front page.
I really hope more of the overseas members get on the map.
It makes alot more sense when you take a peek just how far apart some of the members are.
Derek for instance.......he is all alone there and knows that it would be a challenge to come over and visit him.
But someday, he just might find a few visitors there at his door.
LOL
Personally, I can hardly wait till the map link is on the front page.
I really hope more of the overseas members get on the map.
It makes alot more sense when you take a peek just how far apart some of the members are.
Derek for instance.......he is all alone there and knows that it would be a challenge to come over and visit him.
But someday, he just might find a few visitors there at his door.
LOL
Ligget
Member
Added, great work Jeff, many thanks for all you do!
The link is in the header now.
It is quite interesting to see visually where we all are.
Come on all, get your postal code and country in your profile!
I'll regenerate the map in an hour or so.
steamshovel
Member
I tried to add United States and I didn't.
Preston
Preston
Marnat3
Member
Done
longbeard
Member
Funny, I'm the only one in WV
Not sure if that's good or bad
Harry
Not sure if that's good or bad
Harry
stonepecker
Member
Funny, I'm the only one in WV
Not sure if that's good or bad
Harry
The rest of us are not sure either.:wink:
firewhatfire
Member
35051
Alabama USA
Alabama USA
steamshovel
Member
I used the link but I'm not sure it worked.
steamshovel
Member
It didn't
firewhatfire
Member
saw that after I answered here. fixed it
steamshovel
Member
I clicked on this link and put United States, clicked save.
steamshovel
Member
and its not showing
The data is correct in your profile, but your pin won't show on the map until the next time it regenerates. Unfortunately, it's not a live link to our database. I have been regenerating it a few times a day. So stand by, you'll be there later.
steamshovel
Member
OK, thanks, I thought it was something I did!
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BJohn
Member
Jeff Great Idea, absolutely love it. Especially Once every one enters all the data, it will help new comers check to see if there is some one close that they can contact for information and help.
One thought, The importance of the postal code and country info on the profile page may be mentioned on the profile page (especially for new members) The drop down is there and it is easy enough.
One question how often will the map be regenerated?
One thought, The importance of the postal code and country info on the profile page may be mentioned on the profile page (especially for new members) The drop down is there and it is easy enough.
One question how often will the map be regenerated?