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Brando
Joined: 06 Jun 2003
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Location: Michigan, USA
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| Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:16 am Post subject: Map |
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As 73Delta88 already knows, I am working on setting up a map, using Google. I've got the map up (not linked yet...not done), and the zip code database, which has latitude and longitude coordinates, as well as City and State. The plan is the you'll only need to enter your zip code (in your profile, not there yet), and you'll have a marker on the map, which says your city, state, and any text that you want to enter.
Basically like Frappr, but integrated into our site.
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85cieraholiday
Joined: 04 Jan 2004
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Location: West Haven Connecticut
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| Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds cool |
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Brando
Joined: 06 Jun 2003
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Location: Michigan, USA
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| Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Well, it's still under construction...the whole zip code thing didn't work out too well, so it's point and click your location. You go in your profile to add yourself to the map.
A Welcome PM upon registration has been added:
Quote: Hi [username]!
I'd like to thank you for joining The Oldsmobile Connection.
I hope that you enjoy your stay, visit often, and stay active in the community.
To start off, you can introduce yourself in the Introduction forum.
You can also upload pics of your Oldsmobile to the album. Up to 50 pics, 256KB file size, and 1024x768 resolution.
Also, you can check out the live chat.
You can upload an avatar, add a sig, managed watched topics, add yourself to the map, and much more (if you haven't already done so) in the Profile control panel.
Again, thanks for joining and I hope to read about you and your Oldsmobile/s soon. Be sure to check out our supporting sponsors (the google search on the home page, and the banners).
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87Delta
Joined: 15 May 2005
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Location: Mississippi
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| Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Pretty neat Brando. I kinda prefer the point and click for location. It can be more accurate in findigng where a member lives. For example, my Zip may be a town, but I live 10-15 miles out. Ok, im probably not making sense, but the map is cool anyways... |
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Brando
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Location: Michigan, USA
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| Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Makes perfect sense, that's exactly the reason for the point and click, when I tried the zip code database, 73delta88 gave me his zip code, and the coordinates they had for his zip, was way off from the CITY that he actually lived in.
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Brando
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 2:32 am Post subject: |
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Note that the markers on the map can only be seen by registered users.
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