Add-on Map addon I'm working on

[QuackieMackie]

For a week or so now I've been working on a new addon, it was based off a request from a friend and it's sort of spiraled a bit. I'm getting close to finishing this addon now and was wondering if theres any need for it. If so I'm happy to create a public repo.

What is this addon?
This addon is a way for users of the site to mark areas on the map, with a little information about each marker.

Users are able to suggest markers, which will then let users with the permission to manage markers accept, or reject them.
It uses leaflet to render the map, and the data is provided by open street map. I also made use of https://github.com/lennardv2/Leaflet.awesome-markers but I had to heavily customise this, so it would use the built in font awesome icons packaged with Xenforo.

What could this be used for?
My original goal was just to give users the option to network with other users, and let each other know nice places they have found.
Really there are so many uses this could have, it's just niche.

Would it cost anything?
I don't like charging for things I create, as I do it for fun most of the time and because it interests me, so it would be free.
I will set up a donation option though, for if you feel like donating.

 

[Matt C.]

This would be perfect for geocaching.

 

[frm]

Can markers be GPS in addition to proper Google addresses? If the latter, too, I'd be interested. Even more interested if the marker led to a discussion thread and/or media gallery.

 

[QuackieMackie]

This would be perfect for geocaching.

It would yes!

Can markers be GPS in addition to proper Google addresses? If the latter, too, I'd be interested. Even more interested if the marker led to a discussion thread and/or media gallery.

It does work off latitude and longitude, I had no plans on adding addresses but I'll look into it as I can see the appeal.

I can also see the appeal of linking the markers to a thread, I'll do some experimenting

 

[QuackieMackie]

If anyone would like to take a look at this addon. You are free to do so https://github.com/Sylphian-Network/Sylphian-Map
I will be working on it there now. Currently no releases exist (You are able to build it yourself though) but when I'm at a stage where I'm happy with it, i'll be creating a release.

 

[frm]

It would yes!


It does work off latitude and longitude, I had no plans on adding addresses but I'll look into it as I can see the appeal.

I can also see the appeal of linking the markers to a thread, I'll do some experimenting

I wouldn't ask for anything more if these two could be implemented.

I used threads (custom thread fields) for specific addresses with Google address autocomplete (say, for parking, or if the place wasn't necessary an exact spot, like a restaurant) and GPS for specific spots (say for the best sunset view) to accomplish what you did here, but the only thing missing was a zoomable map with the different marker colors (used thread prefixes instead).

This would've been much more user friendly to pick something to do in an exact area (say 20 square miles) than go thread by thread to find something nearby.

Very interested in what you got going here for when I revive a local forum.

 

[QuackieMackie]

I wouldn't ask for anything more if these two could be implemented.

I used threads (custom thread fields) for specific addresses with Google address autocomplete (say, for parking, or if the place wasn't necessary an exact spot, like a restaurant) and GPS for specific spots (say for the best sunset view) to accomplish what you did here, but the only thing missing was a zoomable map with the different marker colors (used thread prefixes instead).

This would've been much more user friendly to pick something to do in an exact area (say 20 square miles) than go thread by thread to find something nearby.

Very interested in what you got going here for when I revive a local forum.

I was also thinking of adding timed marker support, so say theres an event going on, they'd be able to specify the date, and time this event would be occuring and for a week before the event begins the icon would be a glowing icon or something, and after the time finishes it will no longer render.

I've added your suggestions to the repo, so I'll have a look into that when I get a chance.
If you have any more suggestions, feel free to add them to the repo itself or tag me

 

[frm]

I was also thinking of adding timed marker support, so say theres an event going on, they'd be able to specify the date, and time this event would be occuring and for a week before the event begins the icon would be a glowing icon or something, and after the time finishes it will no longer render.

I've added your suggestions to the repo, so I'll have a look into that when I get a chance.
If you have any more suggestions, feel free to add them to the repo itself or tag me

That sounds good for events, too. But, I'd have to fall back on threads linked to markers there even more, as you'd eventually (possibly) want to add more information about the event other than the location, e.g. price, as well as organizers, partners, etc., and discussion leading up to the event to possibly sharing how the event was after it has concluded. Also, addresses as it may be at a specific venue which even parks would be easier to find.

Markers to threads has to be the easiest way to go, unless you want to build out an even more complex add on with different content types.