NEW Member Map!

ericalm · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:29 pm Post subject: NEW Member Map!

Our old member map crapped out at 500 entries and I've finally gotten around to creating a new one.

http://www.zeemaps.com/modernbuddy.com

I was able to import info from the old map; if you want to change an old entry (blue markers on the map) or create a new one, let me know and I'll delete the old one.

To view the map and add yourself, you'll need to enter a "key," which is in the image at the bottom of this post. This is to limit viewing to forum members.
When you visit the map, you'll get a popup asking you to unlock it. Click the unlock map link and enter the key in the image at the bottom of this post. The "Mail Keys" button just sends the keys to me. This post is the only place to find the key! It's a little complex, but it's to prevent spamming and protect members' privacy.

To see markers without having to scroll around, go to View, then select List. There's also a search function, but it seems a bit wonky (possibly because I've been making a lot of bulk changes to the database.)

Adding a new entry
Go to Additions menu at the top, then Add Marker.

Location tab
Title: your username, please
Address: The best way to get this positioned right is to click "Map Select a location," a popup comes up, click "Okay," then click an approximate location on the map. It will auto-enter the location (you won't see the location marker yet, but can see it enter latitude and longitude).

You can try using your street address, zip, etc. but a few people have reported problems doing it this way. I'm testing it and emailing their support. Be sure to enter the complete address, city, country, state, zip, everything, if you're doing it this way.

Your address info, even when entered, does not display on the map.

Color: Members, please use default (red). Dealers, please select purple.

Details tab
Description: A shoutout, tagline, whatever. (Mine reads: "ModernBuddy.com Admin. Scootering NoHo, LA, SoCal and beyond!")
Dealers should include the word "dealer" as well as their address in their description. This will make it easier to search for you and locate your shop.
(all other info is optional)

Media tab
Select a pic to add. Avatar (square) works best.
Let's leave off the audio and video to keep this simple, please.

Click Submit when complete.

A popup give you a URL to edit your entry, but I've disabled member editing for now. If you need to make changes, let me know here or via PM.

Map features:
You can view a list of all the members added to the map and search for members by name or location. (This does not include Old Map entires—another reason to have me delete yours so you can add another one.)
Admins/Moderators can create route maps.
I'm sure we'll come up with some other fun stuff to do with this.
Nearby markers are grouped (blue dots). You can click the dot to see all the entries in that group or zoom in to see the individual ones. Neat.

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject:

Sweet! I'm still on there, but I can't change anything.

ericalm · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject:

msdallas2008 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:33 pm Post subject:

I added my info. Thanks

MikieTaps · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:01 am Post subject:

it wouldnt add me. Sad

MikieTaps · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:04 am Post subject:

^^ user error... Embarassed

ericalm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:32 am Post subject:

I may have the import thing working so we can edit, rather than delete, old markers and they'll show up in search. Working on it!

ericalm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:05 am Post subject:

Fixed! All the old entries are fully active. Let me know if you need anything changed, moved or want your old one deleted so you can add a spiffy new one.

baseballfan1977 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:59 am Post subject: trouble unlocking map

am i a total tool or what. I cant figure out how to unlock the map.... Help!

ericalm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:42 am Post subject: Re: trouble unlocking map

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:50 am Post subject:

Hey, can you just scrap mine so I can move it since I don't live there anymore? I can't figure out how to change it, it'd be easier to do a new one anyway.

ericalm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:07 am Post subject:

rajron

ericalm;
For some reason I am listed twice, rajron with killer bunny (correct location), and rajron killer bunny (wrong location). They are right next to each other but the more southern location is incorrect. That will bring our count down to 8 for our area, down from 9.
thanx ron

ericalm

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:04 am Post subject:

hmm... still not working quite right. I was zoomed way in on my house, but it still put my marker in the middle of the city.

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:06 am Post subject:

plus I need to resize my image... ALOT...

ericalm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:09 am Post subject:

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:21 am Post subject:

Ok, I skipped over that part before, so I fixed it! Now there are 2 of me, they are the only 2 Italia green markers on the map. The one to the southwest is the one I want to keep, please remove the other one for me!

EDIT: Thanks, now I'm all set. I also emailed myself the link for editing, so I won't have to bother you if I need to change anything! Wink

bounce · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:07 am Post subject:

worked for me! woo sf

Rob · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:12 am Post subject:

Add me to the list of those that screwed things up. I ended up with 4 Robs listed from all over the world. You can kill all of them other than the one in Munster, IN ... although I'm sure there are a few that would like to do that one in too. Smile

Rob

mshaw09 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:22 am Post subject: Map

I am officially over trying to get my correct address to show up. The map put me on some random street that has nothing to do with my address. I can't even delete my icon.

Frustrated Mad

ericalm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:46 am Post subject:

mshaw09 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:48 am Post subject:

I didn't even see how to mark the map directly but I wasn't looking for it either so I'm sure that is why. Please delete mine and I will try again.

Thanks

ericalm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:53 am Post subject:

Skootz Kabootz · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:13 am Post subject:

What a cool thing. I love how far and wide we all come from.

I want to give a shout out to our most distant and northerly member way up in Kapuskasing, ON Canada. Beauty eh! How the heck did you find a buddy up there????

Cheshire · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:27 pm Post subject:

Awesome! I'm on there now.

Animaetrix00 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject:

On there!

illnoise · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject:

Now you need to color-code the pins to scooter color, and make special pins for Blurs, BKs, RTs, and RHs.

Bb.

KRUSTYburger · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject:

You can color code your own pin... Mine's Italia color! Cool

Kaos · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:52 am Post subject:

GASP! There's a MB member 2 blocks from me!!! I wonder how old that marker is though?

ericalm · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:13 am Post subject:

Kaos · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:21 am Post subject:

pugbuddy · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Eric,

Would you delete me? My old marker was never in the right place anyway (out in Sand Springs).... I also tried adding a marker in the correct location and didn't put in my name or any information! Go ahead and delete the "No Name" marker in Tulsa OK too.... Rolling Eyes

thanks,

byron (pugbuddy in Tulsa OK)

fretman · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:10 am Post subject:

I show up on the map, but not on the list view. Address isn't pinpoint accurate, but close enough for rock 'n' roll!

ericalm · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:56 am Post subject:

Rob · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:26 am Post subject:

ericalm · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:51 am Post subject:

fretman · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:09 am Post subject:

ScootLemont · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:52 am Post subject:

eric
can you remove my old marker?
I posted a new black marker with info & photo (in the more correct location)

I have the only two markers in zip 60439 (does that help?)
Red one needs to be removed

T

broke · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:01 am Post subject:

Eric, would you mind deleting the "broke" entry. I used my work address for that one and didn't capitalize the name. I made a better entry for me as "Broke" and put my home address in there. Thanks!

ericalm · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:04 am Post subject:

All requests fixed. Smile

broke · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:10 am Post subject:

3 minutes?!?!? It took you 3 minutes?!?!? I'll expect something a _LITTLE_ better next time mister! Laughing

rabbitgod · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

There we go, I'm on there.

Now you can see how close Armacham, Becktastic, and I live to each other.

ScootLemont · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:15 am Post subject:

thanks

the new map is great

Rob · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:32 am Post subject:

jazdrmr · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:45 pm Post subject:

Eric:

Could you remove my old marker "Bing" in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia? I would like to create a new marker!

Thanks!

ericalm · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject:

smittycr · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:50 pm Post subject: Would you delete me too?

I'm in Allen Tx and the marker ended up in Illinois?
title=Buddy Pamplona

oops
smittycr

cdubs8600 · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject: unlocl key?

hi, I'd like to unlock this map, and looking at through this thread, I don't see the key in any image on the first post. am i missing something?

thanks!

ericalm · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: unlocl key?