The Members Map - Plot yourself now

altyfc · #1 (**permalink**) 2nd-August-2007, 04:24 PM

Hi everybody...

At my work we created a fun tool called Aardvark Map where you can create custom maps with Google Maps, quickly and easily.

I thought it'd be fun if we each plotted where we are and produced a collective map of where everyone on The Environment Site resides! (I OKed it in advance with Adi, btw!) (Here's an example of how it might look over time - this is taken from another forum that I'm a member of...)

So, here's how it works...

Member A (that's going to be me! - see next post) goes to the site and creates a new map, and plots his location by zooming right in on their town/city/village. Of course, don't pinpoint your exact whereabouts (ie your house) if you don't wish to, and I would recommend that you don't just for privacy reasons, but the approximate vicinity should not be a problem. As well as adding your username as the title to your marker, you can also add a message and/or web address. (If you're unsure how Aardvark Map or Google Maps work, you will find information on there to help you along the way.)

When Member A has plotted his location, he pans out to a map of the world, and goes to step 3 to get the code for that map showing his location.

There is code available for forum posts but choose the "E-mailable Link" instead, and post that, because then the code for the map is clearly visible.

Member B then comes along and takes the end bit of the URL (8 characters, and usually a combination of letters and numbers) and goes to http://www.aardvarkmap.net and clicks on "retrieve old map". The code is entered where the Map ID is requested.

Member B then adds his/her username/location to the map, pans out to the world map, and posts the new URL with the new code.

Member C then comes along and grabs the new code and does the same thing as Member B.

Then Member D, and so on... after a while, we should build up something that shows everyone's whereabouts all on one nice, fun map.

I hope this makes sense... if you get stuck, don't be shy to ask for help!

altyfc · #2 (**permalink**) 2nd-August-2007, 04:26 PM

OK... now to set the ball rolling... I'll start us off as Member A with my location - here goes:

http://www.aardvarkmap.net/mape/TM80C36C

So, whoever's next needs to go to the Aardvark Map site, click on retrieve map and enter TM80C36C and then add themselves, pan out to the map of the world, and post the new web address.

Enjoy!