GMaps
Version
1.2 (last update on Sep 25, 2008)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
56
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
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184364
Date Added
23 February 2007
- Database driven map data
- Request for driving directions to the marker directly from the information popup window
- Back-end adminstration pages to build and maintain individual maps
- Ability to define a marker and its attributes (i.e. title, latitude, longitude, description and icon)
- Map specific properties (i.e. height, width, zoom level, zoom type, maptype, etc.)
- Ability to create unlimited maps and markers
- Define specific icons per marker (limited list is provided)
- Associate maps to other maps (markers from one map are automatically rendered on the other)
- Front-end component that enables the user to list and view all of the available maps defined
- Define your own icons to be used in generating the maps
- Supports images within the markers pop-up window!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration is NOT required to download the component but is required to post on the forums. Paid support is available. Some additional extensions, including a PRO version with additional features, are offered to subscribers only including the PLUGIN/MAMBOT that may be mentioned in the any review that appears on this site.
I have to say I love opportunities to use GMaps, especially if it's more creative than mapping someone's business, and the tech support for this product is phenomenal. The toughest thing I've had to do with it was learn where the best sites were for converting addresses into latitude and longitude! Thank you, Chris. Sorry it took so long for me to get over here and say this to you and for you. This is a great mod.
Only I can say is: Excellent component. I changed the code for my website which is written in Dutch. So the pop-up and directions are in Dutch. I wasn't able to contact Gmaps team (I don't know how?)to share the translation so if anybody likes to have Gmaps in Dutch we will find the way to share it. Thanks to Gmaps team!
Owner's reply
Thanks. My email is on the extension listing. You may contact me via that address. -Chris
Had this displaying on the front end in about 10 minutes. I would like to see the ability to clone/copy this would eliminate the need to add long/lat multiple times for a map that had numerous categories.
I have done extensive work in drupal already and would love to assist.
I have done extensive work in drupal already and would love to assist.
Thank you for a great component that does exactly what it says. The best part is this component does dot ask you to log in to Firefox to use it like the other Google Maps component does. This component seems very well written and works well in all browsers.
I required some assistance from the “Gmaps Forum” and my questions were answered very quickly. In my opinion that was the icing on the cake, imagine a great module with great support well that’s what these guys have done.
I wish my paid site memberships provided half as good service as Gmaps does.
Again, Awesome Job! Keep up the great work and service!
I required some assistance from the “Gmaps Forum” and my questions were answered very quickly. In my opinion that was the icing on the cake, imagine a great module with great support well that’s what these guys have done.
I wish my paid site memberships provided half as good service as Gmaps does.
Again, Awesome Job! Keep up the great work and service!
Chris is doing a great work with his component, try it, test it. Don't forget in a first time to install : 1- The component, -2 the list module, -3 the mambot plugin. Go directly in the admin and configure a test map, some markers and come back to the front-end immediately.From the list map in the left zone you have immediat access to your map. Really a breeze through, some feed back to Chris to proceed ahead are welcome.
Finally, some one has put the separate pieces together in one component. I used to have to use two separate mapping components to get the same type of features as this one provides. Its a great start, intiuitive to use, and has a nice admin design and layout too. Well done! Author provides quick answers to questions in his forum.
10 out of 5 from me. So well made!
I love it when something installs and just works. Other map components I tried either didn't handle multiple markers or didn't have the ability to embed in a page (a mambot piece). I had resorted to using custom javascript in an article content.
This component also lets you put markers on multiple maps and even create aggregate maps with something called "overlays" which I plan to use on another site. Way cool! Thanks firestorm-technologies.
This component also lets you put markers on multiple maps and even create aggregate maps with something called "overlays" which I plan to use on another site. Way cool! Thanks firestorm-technologies.
Found it
downloaded it
installed it
LOVE IT !!!!!!!!
very nice, very stable, very easy to handle,
If you like to handle more than one map on your content this is pretty cool.
Many thanks to the developer !!!!
Sunny regards from Germany
Kurt Steiner
downloaded it
installed it
LOVE IT !!!!!!!!
very nice, very stable, very easy to handle,
If you like to handle more than one map on your content this is pretty cool.
Many thanks to the developer !!!!
Sunny regards from Germany
Kurt Steiner
I recently implemented a similar google maps via the wrapper and some hacked scripts which is nearly identical to this (without the nice component/mambot install!). Mine had a few enhancements, but it would be great if this developer could wrap up into a component/bot. Although this is an excellent start, it would be great to have an option to add a hyperlink to each description which links to a specific joomla article (for more information about the location etc). Also an option to switch off the mouse click to activate the marker (instead use a mouse over which is one quick param change in the code).
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