SVMap Google Map
Version
2.0.1 (last update on May 15, 2010)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
23
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Views
55423
Date Added
17 April 2008
SVMap 2 functionality :
* Easy and fast install in few clicks
* Configure the map according to your needs (appearance, functionnality , etc.)
* Create as many places as you want and locate them on the map
* Geolocate places from their address
* Create categories and select the one you want to display
* Visualize your places directly in the map thanks to Google Street View
* Use Google Bar to search on the map
* Earn money with integrated AdSense
* Import users from Joomla! or Community Builder to locate them on the map
* Find directions between two points
* Add your own markers
Hi,
I have been using SVMap (v. 1.1.1) for quite some time and I am very happy with it.
I am now interested in upgrading to the recent version 2.0.3. How can I get my business and other data into the new version - unfortunately no documentation exists on the site for this! :-(
Otherwise an excellent component that does what it claims!
I have been using SVMap (v. 1.1.1) for quite some time and I am very happy with it.
I am now interested in upgrading to the recent version 2.0.3. How can I get my business and other data into the new version - unfortunately no documentation exists on the site for this! :-(
Otherwise an excellent component that does what it claims!
I was looking for a mapping tool that would be easy to install and use, as I am not a very experienced user. And it should do what it supposed to do, concerning my goals. Furthermore it should not provide a lot of unnecessary features I was not intending to use, because this is just making things fuzzy, and most of the time serves no goal at all. I wanted to visualise on a geo-map places I visited and reviewed, having the possibility to link straight to the review. That is not much to ask, I know. Having read reviews of several extension, I chose SVMap. And this is so great!! So easy!! with the component you can configure the main features, with pop-up instructions, and the plug-in helps you to just show on the map what you want. For instance only clients, or places belonging to one category.
Make sure you read the user instructions for the plug-in. That really gets you started.
Excellent work. Thank you very much developer. Moos
Make sure you read the user instructions for the plug-in. That really gets you started.
Excellent work. Thank you very much developer. Moos
I've installed this because it is the only plugin I can find that shows all of my site members in 1 map. I find it very hard to configure and to use it with Community Builder.
The members that show on the map seem to be "at random". Not all registered users who filled in their profile show on the map.
It could have been a 5 star but because of these issues I rate it average.
The members that show on the map seem to be "at random". Not all registered users who filled in their profile show on the map.
It could have been a 5 star but because of these issues I rate it average.
Great component! I've tried many and this is the best. Can't figure out how to restore my existing config for my current locations and categories and update to version 2? Again, one of the best but no documentation and the forum lacks information. However, keep up the good work!
The functionality for what it is designed for is great. It does just what I was looking for however I have had a pretty frustrating day fending off hackers that are entering through a vulnerability in SVmaps. I won't post the vulnerability here but if you Google SVmaps security vulnerability you will see why I was hacked. I am no longer using the component. Too bad, it had promise.
Owner's reply
Hi,
Thanks for your feedback. You can use the new version 1.1.2 to fix this vulnerability, or use the patch to fix it.
We have also release the alpha version of SVMap 2 in order to let the community test it. Please leave us your feedback in order to release the stable version as soon as possible.
If you want to put multiple locations on a google map,this is your extension! It's easy to use, intuitive. One of my favorite features is that it shows a Google Map in the general configuration modes and in the add-a-place to the map mode. The other two or three extensions I looked at did not have this feature. Thank you so much for this extension! Merci!
Works fantastic. One thing I would love to see in the future is for the Menu item to display a table of all the businesses below the map. So users can click on a business name rather than point all over the map until they see what they like.
really easy to install and to use, allows to add locations very easily and really enjoyed the directions option :)
just missing, in my opinion, 2 things:
- editor bt to put the {code} in the content, so users don't have to memorize it
- option to use tooltips when clicking in the icon instead of opening a new page
For the first one, it is possible to use other extensions to put custom code, but it would be nice to have an interface that would allow us to choose all the options to go with {svmap}
As for the second, I found a way to do it. It is a small change in fact:
FILE: \components\com_svmap\models\svmap.php
LINE: 384
FIND:
window.location.href = "'.JURI::base().'index.php?option=com_svmap&svmap_id='.$business->id.'&svmap_user_id='.$business->user_id.'&svmap_type='.$business->type.$Itemid.'";
REPLACE:
//window.location.href = "'.JURI::base().'index.php?option=com_svmap&svmap_id='.$business->id.'&svmap_user_id='.$business->user_id.'&svmap_type='.$business->type.$Itemid.'";
var myHtml = "'.$business->name.''.$business->description.'";
map.openInfoWindowHtml(point'.$cnt.', myHtml);
just missing, in my opinion, 2 things:
- editor bt to put the {code} in the content, so users don't have to memorize it
- option to use tooltips when clicking in the icon instead of opening a new page
For the first one, it is possible to use other extensions to put custom code, but it would be nice to have an interface that would allow us to choose all the options to go with {svmap}
As for the second, I found a way to do it. It is a small change in fact:
FILE: \components\com_svmap\models\svmap.php
LINE: 384
FIND:
window.location.href = "'.JURI::base().'index.php?option=com_svmap&svmap_id='.$business->id.'&svmap_user_id='.$business->user_id.'&svmap_type='.$business->type.$Itemid.'";
REPLACE:
//window.location.href = "'.JURI::base().'index.php?option=com_svmap&svmap_id='.$business->id.'&svmap_user_id='.$business->user_id.'&svmap_type='.$business->type.$Itemid.'";
var myHtml = "'.$business->name.''.$business->description.'";
map.openInfoWindowHtml(point'.$cnt.', myHtml);
Very Well done mate.
I am suggesting this to anyone.
The only thing missing is the Google map tooltip.
I have printed out the entire codes and I am studying it. I am not very good with OO coding but I am learning it.
I have used your code, modified it and made another form of store locator, I will send you the link as soon as it goes live, I have referenced your website in it too.
Very Well Done mate.
Cheers
I am suggesting this to anyone.
The only thing missing is the Google map tooltip.
I have printed out the entire codes and I am studying it. I am not very good with OO coding but I am learning it.
I have used your code, modified it and made another form of store locator, I will send you the link as soon as it goes live, I have referenced your website in it too.
Very Well Done mate.
Cheers
Almost there! This is a very good and useful extension, but you need to be absolutely precise in the addresses you supply both for contacts on the backend and lookups for directions on the frontend. If you have an extra space at the end or incomplete information for an address line, you will get inconsistent and incomplete markers on the map.
This is an excellent module. A tip, when you're entering data push tab between fields to get the search text to load at the bottom. I had probs with it in Explorer loading in new items. And it would be nice if you could create your own categories, like a region, and assign a marker to that category. All round good though.
Andrew
Andrew
I installed this component and got some error messages, as it expected me to have the French language installed as well. Other than that, it worked as advertised. Very easy to install and configure. I was so impressed, that I just provided the author with a german translation!
My only comment is: no documentation, other than what's on this page. As a result, I havn't figured out what "Options" means in the configuration and how to make effective use of them. Maybe somebody could add that.
Great Component. Thanks very much!
My only comment is: no documentation, other than what's on this page. As a result, I havn't figured out what "Options" means in the configuration and how to make effective use of them. Maybe somebody could add that.
Great Component. Thanks very much!
Having utilised some of the other Google Maps components out there I really thought that one location and a mediocre directions bubble was the only thing cosmetically possible. I love the way you can right click in configuration to generate your co-ordinates, add various markers onto a single map, and add sub maps to individual content items/articles. I could not use this commercially mainly because it does not contain a directions parameter, but if you could add this I would be willing to pay pounds shillings and pence for this. Please contact m if you are planning to develop this and would like some beta testing doing. Summary: Fantastic!!
I've tried this component and the plugin and had no problem. Everything went ok. I think it would be great if it could be connected to the contacts section, as an extension to their current business contacts.
Good job!
Good job!