[brian]

I've just added a new option where member can choose to put themselves on the map We now have an interactive Google Map so members will be able to see where we are all from.

Click here to watch a video demo on using the worldmap

Below are screenshots with descriptions.

Check it out here: http://allnurses.com/forums/VBGooglemap.php
I've also added a link from the Quick Links drop down menu as well (which will only show up when you are logged in.



FAQ

Main Screen
On the main screen you'll see the members that already entered their information. To be able to set your location
you must be a registered member on the bulletin board. Clicking on the marker will show the username and a small text that user has inserted. The zooming functions are located on the left of the map control.



Your entry: insert
If you haven't entered any information yet, you will be redirected to the insert page.

Enter your lattitude and longitude by dragging, zooming the map on the right. The values will be inserted automatically. The zooming functions are located on the left of the map control.

You can insert a small text that will accompany your marker.

After completing all fields, don't forget to click the "insert your map information" button. You will be redirected to the main map page.

TIP: If your marker update or delete doesn't show directly, just close all your browser windows and reload the main map page or clear browser cache.



The automatic insert in the form fields



Your entry: update

Once entered clicking your entry will load an update page. The values you entered before will be loaded. You can change your location and your text.

A delete function is also available. Check the delete box and update.

TIP: If your marker update or delete doesn't show directly, just close all your browser windows and reload the main map page or clear browser cache..



Enjoy!

Discuss this announcement here in this thread:

http://allnurses.com/forums/f207/discuss-worldmap-members-149523.html