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**RobtRoma** · #**191** 02-21-2012, 02:32 PM

I have no idea how to do that. I just looked at Google Maps and couldn't find anything similar to this. It looks like it's just finding a single location or mapping directions without having to do some programming (API stuff that is beyond me).

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Just found this: SMF Mod Site. Not sure if it is compatible with vBulletin or not. If it is, it's something Jonathan would have to implement.

rudyr123 · #**192** 02-21-2012, 04:07 PM

Go to http://maps.google.com/ and click My Places. You have to be signed in to your google account. You'll see "Create Map" click that and name it accordingly. For the Privacy and sharing settings I would choose Unlisted this way it's shared with members who have the map's URL.

I could help you out if you want. I did it this way when I was in a Scion Forum.

**RobtRoma** · #**193** 02-21-2012, 05:42 PM

Thanks! I just checked it out. Looks promising. I like how it keeps the pin positions when I add a new person (the old map wouldn't and that was what was so frustrating about it). I was also able to import the old map into the new one. I just need to see if there is a way to change the color of the pins to differentiate between officers, mods, members, vendors, etc. like I could on the old map. I also need to see if Jonathan can embed the map on the site like he did with the old one...

Whitcraft · #**194** 02-21-2012, 05:45 PM

Sounds pretty cool cant wait till you get it up amd running

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rudyr123 · #**195** 02-21-2012, 06:27 PM

No problem! To change the color of the pin you just need to drop the pin wherever and that dialog that comes up with the title and description click the pin on the right and you'll be able to change the color.

To embed the map just click the link button and you'll see it gives you the HTML for it.