Compatible XF Versions: 2.0 , 2.1 , 2.2
Visible Branding: No
Description:
Shows members on a Google map.
(Example of Members map link)
(Example of Members map)
(Example of Options page)
(Example of User group permissions)
Features:
By default the following two user groups are allowed to view the Members map:
Registered
Unregistered / Unconfirmed
Setup step 1:
Get your Google Maps JavaScript API key using this link:
Additional Google Maps JavaScript API settings information here:
www.xf2addons.com
Setup step 2:
The Ipapi allows 1000 IP lookups per day, which is fine for most forums. If you want to show more than 1000 users on the map, use the GeoIp2 database option.
www.xf2addons.com
Setup step 3:
Update the Options page with your Google maps Key.
Setup step 4:
Give User group permissions to view the map.
Setup step 5:
Run the Cron entries for the Members map manually. This is only required upon initial setup. The Cron entries will automatically run once a month.
Database changes:
This add-on will create two tables in your database:
andy_members_map
andy_members_map_data
Questions and Answers:
Q: How much does the Google maps API cost?
A: It's free unless you have an extremely large forum.
Q: Can members manually set their location?
A: No.
Q: Can members opt out from the Members map?
A: Yes. They would need to uncheck their "Show your online status" in the Account preferences page and wait until the first of the month when the Members map cron entry runs.
Q: How accurate are the markers on the map?
A: Markers will not show exact locations.
Q: Can the markers not include usernames?
A: Yes there's an option for that.
Q: I would like to know how many users will be selected based on the Last activity days, how can I do that?
A: Add membersmap/lastactivity to your forum URL.
Q: I have a subscription with ipapi.co and have a key, can I use that to overcome the 1000 per day limit with the free version?
A: Yes. Use the Ipapi key option.
Visible Branding: No
Description:
Shows members on a Google map.
(Example of Members map link)
(Example of Members map)
(Example of Options page)
(Example of User group permissions)
Features:
- Members map is automatically updated once a month.
- All phrases start with membersmap_ for your convenience.
By default the following two user groups are allowed to view the Members map:
Registered
Unregistered / Unconfirmed
Setup step 1:
Get your Google Maps JavaScript API key using this link:
Additional Google Maps JavaScript API settings information here:
Google Maps JavaScript API
To use any of the add-ons which require Google JavaScript API key. When you sign up you will be asked for a credit card to secure payments if you exceed the their daily free requests. Keep in mind that they give you $200 dollars worth of credit. That would be 28,000 map requests per month...
www.xf2addons.com
Setup step 2:
The Ipapi allows 1000 IP lookups per day, which is fine for most forums. If you want to show more than 1000 users on the map, use the GeoIp2 database option.
Installing the GeoIp2 library
The Members map v2.1 add-on has an option to use the GeoIp2 library which is installed on your server. This GeoIp2 library allows reading the GeoLite2 database. Once installed you will be able to add an unlimited number of markers to your Members map add-on for free. These instructions have...
www.xf2addons.com
Setup step 3:
Update the Options page with your Google maps Key.
Setup step 4:
Give User group permissions to view the map.
Setup step 5:
Run the Cron entries for the Members map manually. This is only required upon initial setup. The Cron entries will automatically run once a month.
Database changes:
This add-on will create two tables in your database:
andy_members_map
andy_members_map_data
Questions and Answers:
Q: How much does the Google maps API cost?
A: It's free unless you have an extremely large forum.
Q: Can members manually set their location?
A: No.
Q: Can members opt out from the Members map?
A: Yes. They would need to uncheck their "Show your online status" in the Account preferences page and wait until the first of the month when the Members map cron entry runs.
Q: How accurate are the markers on the map?
A: Markers will not show exact locations.
Q: Can the markers not include usernames?
A: Yes there's an option for that.
Q: I would like to know how many users will be selected based on the Last activity days, how can I do that?
A: Add membersmap/lastactivity to your forum URL.
Q: I have a subscription with ipapi.co and have a key, can I use that to overcome the 1000 per day limit with the free version?
A: Yes. Use the Ipapi key option.
