Post by Jaz66 on Jan 1, 2009 1:39:04 GMT 1
Hi all
For those of you currently on our map (courtesy of Frappr)
Thank you for your support over the previous year..
But can I please draw your attention to our new Google Map.
maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111466275029623934592.00045d4e2508b6faef7bd&ie=UTF8&ll=51.495706,-0.231056&spn=0.048306,0.175781&z=13
The old map served us well, but alas it is too one dimensional and static.
By moving to the new google Map, i believe we will offer a more vibrant feel to the forum.
The benefits are
*the abiltiy to plan routes (local tours) that all can see.
*Pinpoint exact meeting points for ride-out OR meet ups.
*Post pics Plus exact location of 'Local' biker sites on the map.
*Manage route planning with regard to time and distance to any
member or Pinned location..
and much more.
Anyone who has used google earth, can testify to the amount of information that is available to the viewer.
Unfortunately Frappr can't match that at the moment, but with our google map we can have all that information, just how we want it displayed. Something unthinkable on frappr.
I have produced a quick "How to" Guide for anyone wanting to switch over.
I will be posting to 'Individuals' on the current map regarding Google from next month, ( those who have a 'Name' or 'Pic'
But I will not be posting Map address to frappr site to avoid clogging up Our new map with 'anonymous' of 'Can't be arsed to post" ...
I will signpost New map on Newbies page.
and will not be supporting Frappr map beyond the end of january next year (2009).
.
Anyone logging in for Pin acceptance will not be approved beyond jan 09 or advised of move to Google map....Sorry
When new issues arise regarding use of map, i will post updates in here.
to save searching post i will highlight new info with
NEW EDIT INFO END EDIT
here is the 'How to ' Page...
[Red] NEW EDIT[/Red]
NB. You have to sign up for a Google E-Mail account, before you can use map.
END EDIT
Once you have done that.
If you log on to site you should see this pic......
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If you click on Edit it should reveal a page like this...
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Note icon at top of map.
Pin is 2nd one in.
Simply place your pin anywhere you like in map
Once on map, Click on pin and it should look like this..
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Pretty boring with just name only. So what if you want a pic?
well click on Richtext and you will see an 'Image' Icon Box at the end of the row.
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NEW EDIT
NB. You need to have pic online somewhere, ie Photobucket or Googles picassa OR even on other forums perhaps..
END EDIT
Once you find pic online to copy to your pin.
Click on 'Image' Icon Box and this will appear..
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Post your Image Link in here...
[Red]NEW EDIT[/Red]
NB. Please note that Image will NOT be full screen at this moment. If it is a large pic you may only see a corner of it. (Don't worry, carry on to next step, pic will be fine. )END EDIT
And hopefully next time you click on you pin, this should be how it will look..
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once finished click 'Done' and next time you hit a 'Pic' post it will open in Full image.
Hopefully this will get everyone on to the Map who wants to be on it.
Here is the link to how to use map and what it can do
maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=68480
So again thanks to everyone who took the time to pin in on Frappr.....
It gave a good insight to who people were and where everybody was from.
I think Google will be a transformation in how we view and meet others on the forum, and the amount of information we can receive on a simple Map site...
Log on, Pin In, Hook up...The Complete Forum experience..
Jaz
For those of you currently on our map (courtesy of Frappr)
Thank you for your support over the previous year..
But can I please draw your attention to our new Google Map.
maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111466275029623934592.00045d4e2508b6faef7bd&ie=UTF8&ll=51.495706,-0.231056&spn=0.048306,0.175781&z=13
The old map served us well, but alas it is too one dimensional and static.
By moving to the new google Map, i believe we will offer a more vibrant feel to the forum.
The benefits are
*the abiltiy to plan routes (local tours) that all can see.
*Pinpoint exact meeting points for ride-out OR meet ups.
*Post pics Plus exact location of 'Local' biker sites on the map.
*Manage route planning with regard to time and distance to any
member or Pinned location..
and much more.
Anyone who has used google earth, can testify to the amount of information that is available to the viewer.
Unfortunately Frappr can't match that at the moment, but with our google map we can have all that information, just how we want it displayed. Something unthinkable on frappr.
I have produced a quick "How to" Guide for anyone wanting to switch over.
I will be posting to 'Individuals' on the current map regarding Google from next month, ( those who have a 'Name' or 'Pic'
But I will not be posting Map address to frappr site to avoid clogging up Our new map with 'anonymous' of 'Can't be arsed to post" ...
I will signpost New map on Newbies page.
and will not be supporting Frappr map beyond the end of january next year (2009).
.
Anyone logging in for Pin acceptance will not be approved beyond jan 09 or advised of move to Google map....Sorry
When new issues arise regarding use of map, i will post updates in here.
to save searching post i will highlight new info with
NEW EDIT INFO END EDIT
here is the 'How to ' Page...
[Red] NEW EDIT[/Red]
NB. You have to sign up for a Google E-Mail account, before you can use map.
END EDIT
Once you have done that.
If you log on to site you should see this pic......
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you click on Edit it should reveal a page like this...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note icon at top of map.
Pin is 2nd one in.
Simply place your pin anywhere you like in map
Once on map, Click on pin and it should look like this..
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pretty boring with just name only. So what if you want a pic?
well click on Richtext and you will see an 'Image' Icon Box at the end of the row.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEW EDIT
NB. You need to have pic online somewhere, ie Photobucket or Googles picassa OR even on other forums perhaps..
END EDIT
Once you find pic online to copy to your pin.
Click on 'Image' Icon Box and this will appear..
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Post your Image Link in here...
[Red]NEW EDIT[/Red]
NB. Please note that Image will NOT be full screen at this moment. If it is a large pic you may only see a corner of it. (Don't worry, carry on to next step, pic will be fine.
)END EDITAnd hopefully next time you click on you pin, this should be how it will look..
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
once finished click 'Done' and next time you hit a 'Pic' post it will open in Full image.
Hopefully this will get everyone on to the Map who wants to be on it.
Here is the link to how to use map and what it can do
maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=68480
So again thanks to everyone who took the time to pin in on Frappr.....
It gave a good insight to who people were and where everybody was from.
I think Google will be a transformation in how we view and meet others on the forum, and the amount of information we can receive on a simple Map site...
Log on, Pin In, Hook up...The Complete Forum experience..
Jaz