Geocode CopyHelp Mod
| Geocode CopyHelp | |
|---|---|
| Summary | Creates a Geocode Copy/Paste Function in the Places Page |
| Validation | {{{mod_validation}}} |
| Mod Updated | {{{mod_last_update}}} |
| Download link | geocode_copyhelp_v8.1.1.zip for TNG V8 geocode_copyhelp_v1.3.zip for TNG V7 |
| Download stats | {{{download_stats}}} |
| Author(s) | Brian McFadyen |
| Homepage | Geocode CopyHelp Mod (this page) |
| Mod Support | TNG Community Forums |
| Contact Developer | {{{mod_contact}}} |
| Latest Mod | 8.1.1 |
| Min TNG V | 7.1.0 |
| Max TNG V | 8.0 |
| Files modified | places.php (V7) admin_places.php (V8) copy-icon.gif paste-icon.gif |
| Related Mods | None |
| Notes | |
Purpose of the mod
This mod provides an easy way to copy and paste geocode locations. A small copy or paste icon is added on the administrator's places page in a column next to the place entries. Entries which have existing co-ordinates for the geocode location will display a copy-icon 
in the column. Once an entry is selected as the "Copy", then a paste-icon 
will be displayed next to the eligible place entries. You must have Admin privileges to use this mod.
Geocoding is the process of coding a latitude and longitude for a location that allows the display of the location in the Google Maps section of the TNG page. In TNG, it also includes setting the Place Level and Zoom values. The copy and paste functions will be applied to the Longitude, Latitude, Place Level, and Zoom values.
You may paste as many consecutive locations as you wish. The selected place entry to be copied may be deselected by simply clicking the associated copy icon a second time. For ease of use, when a place has been selected to be copied, all other place entries with geocode information will be hidden.
Please note the side-effect below.
Developer
This mod was developed by Brian McFadyen
Requirements
- A working TNG installation. The config file release was initially tested at TNG Version 7.1.3
- A backup of your TNG places.php file.
- An installed current version of the Mod Manager.
Revision History
| Version | Date | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| V8.1.1 | May 31, 2010 | Correction for TNG V8, there was a bad target |
| V8.1.0 | May 28, 2010 | Updated for TNG V8 |
| V1.3 | Mar 28, 2010 | Initial release of config file |
Automated Installation
- Download the appropriate version geocode_copyhelp_.zip mod configuration file from the status box in the upper right of this page.
- Extract the geocode_copyhelp_.zip to your ./admin/mod_folder (V7) or ./mods (V8).
- Follow the normal automated installation for Mod Manager, as shown in the example Mod Manager - Installing Config Files to install the geocode_copyhelp_.cfg.
Manual Installation
Not available.
Side effects
Installing this mod will disable the multiple delete function which uses the check boxes. If you need to delete places, the mod will need to be temporarily un-installed.
As with most source code modifications, these changes will likely be overwritten during your next TNG revision upgrade and will need to be re-implemented. (Using the Mod Manager greatly simplifies this process).
Visualization
| The image on the right shows a visualization of the Geocode CopyHelp Mod on the Places page. The copy/paste icons are used to manage this mod. |  |
In the event of a problem with your TNG site
- Try using the Mod Manager to Remove the mod
- Copy your backup places.php to your base TNG directory
- all should be well now
