Mapsupreme for Vantage
Mapsupreme is a plugin helps to add Google Map in your Vantage theme through short-code or action hooks. It gives a Clustered Google map or a grouping Google Map with colorful Icons.
You can set the map center point as per your city or region from the plugin settings. The map lists all listing & event posts with colorful grouping icons. If you want to change icons, you can change from “icons” folder in the plugin folder. On individual pin point click, a user can get the listing image, title with link, address, website, phone.
The main feature of the plugin is the data json file. All listing information is stored in one data file which is stored in plugin(mapsupreme) folder so every time it requires no server load time to collect data for the map. This helps the loading and processing time.
You don’t have to worry about the new/updated listing as the data file will refresh on each time period you have set from plugin settings automatically. And if by mistake any listing is not loaded then from plugin settings, you can reload the map settings and refresh the data file with just a single button click. It’s so easy!
This plugin works with Vantage only. It is compatible with WordPress Multisite.
Map with multiple listings from same address
Key Features
- Google Map API 3 Version with all latest futures
- Minimum java-script code written for Google map functionality
- Speedy Google map data processing by data.json file cache
- All Listing & Events Data are store in json file(data.json) which included as script file every time
- New (after version:1.2.0.0)Easily show multiple listing on same address
- New (after version:1.2.0.0)Hide/Show map for mobile device.
- No run-time load of data process
- Data json file is refresh/new data added/updated by the time of cron job you can set from plugin settings (hourly/daily…)
- Totally json data code so no problem of multiple language content
- Colorful grouping icon change option by change icons from plugin folder
- Change pin point icon from icons folder of plugins
- Easily place the map in any post/page detail page by wordpress shortcode
- WordPress action hook is given to place the code any where in php you want to show the map.
- Set the map center points & zooming factor from plugin settings.
- Set the map height & width as per your settings while adding shortcode
- Map type selection option ROADMAP/SATELLITE/HYBRID/TERRAIN
- Specific category listing data selection option from plugin settings. and many more…
Added after Version : 1.3.6 (22th February 2016)
- Location search on map.
- On map load pin points “DROP” effect added.
- On pin points click Animation “BOUNCE” effect added — enable/disable from plugin settings.
- ‘maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/’ — new api url added.
- “mapsupreme_google_api_url” filter added for google map api url controll.
- Changed map language by settings –> wp-admin > Vantage > Geo Services > Map – Google > Language.
- Google map API Key from above settings now you can manage easily from plugin settings.
Added after Version : 1.4.0 (18th June 2016)
- Multiple listings/events on same address (Problem Solved)
— display like slide but was not working for sometime. - Map Pin Popup Settings (from plugin settings).
— you can hide “Reviews”, “Company Website” and “Get Direction on Map”.
Added after Version : 1.4.1 (25th June 2016)
- Star ratings added in popup.
- Map Pin Popup admin Settings — New options added.
- Show/hide Address,
- Show/hide Phone,
- Show/hide Ratings,
- Show/hide Reviews,
- Show/hide Company Website,
- Show/hide Company Website
Added after Version : 1.4.2 (9th July 2016)
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- Multicity option added and related settings added from widget settings.
- User should select both options below ::
- –> enable “Vantage Multi-City” plugin from google map? &&
- –> “City wise map data”
- If “City wise map data” not inseted it will try to search data from “Vantage Multi-City” plugin. Sometimes it not working that’s why we have added this feature.
- Important is if you don’t have installed “Vantage Multi-City” then also the map will work if “City wise map data” inserted but you should provide city data from URL.
- Enter comma seperated data in new line for each city. Map will focus automatically while city is selected.
- Example how to insert city data
- Multicity option added and related settings added from widget settings.
City,Latitude,Longitude
London,51.507351,-0.127758
Washington,38.907192,-77.036871
New York,40.712784,-74.005941
Chicago,38.907192,-77.036871
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- City name should be same as “?set_vmc_city=London” from browser URL.
- You may get city latitude & longitude from url >> http://www.latlong.net/.
- Use shotcode for city wise map links :: [vantage_gmap_cities]
–> It will display city list with url so on click it will display home page map with selected city focus.
Plugin Usage
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- You can add google map by shortcode. Insert the code in post/page/listing editor content.
- Shortcode is :: [vantage_gmap]
- Set width & height like :: [vantage_gmap w=600px h=300px], Refer to readme.txt for more details or go to the “Notes” page in the plugin settings.
- You can use wordpress action hook “wpw_vantage_gmap_code”. The php coding for that is below::
$arg = array('w' = '100%','h' = '400px'); do_action('wpw_vantage_gmap_code',$arg);
- “w” :: widht of google map either “px” or “%”
- “h” :: height of google map either “px” or “%”
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Important Notes
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- Please find the file “data.json” at \www\wordpress\wp-content\plugins\vantage_googlemap/data.json
- If not found? create new file at \www\wordpress\wp-content\plugins\vantage_googlemap/data.json
- Please make sure to set “data.json” permission “766” or “777” or give the file write permission
- Check file from http://localhost/wordpress/vantage/wp-content/plugins/vantage_googlemap/data.json
- If this is first time? Set data.jason Data by Click the link
- See the Plugin settings Page for more details and see your server exact file location and all.
- Maximum of 5000-7000 listing posts will be added in the vantage Google Map to rock the map as every time it will be load and processing time taken.
- Display your choice of category by plugin settings on the home page map
- Set the Google Map Center Lan & Lng & Zooming factor from plugin settings
- The map will show only post_type=”listing” & “events”
- The map Latitude & Longitude are post custom fields “lat” & “lng”
- Change pin point icon(pin.png) from “icons” folder inside plugin folder
- Change zooming icons(m1.png,m2.png,m3.png,m4.png,m5.png) from “icons” folder inside plugin folder
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Google API is necessary after June 22, 2016 of new google map map updated policy. We have created a good article with screen image for better understanding about create new google API key. Click the link to create google API
- What is special in Version:1.1.4?
==>Map pinpoint popup design changed.
==>Map langauge changes as per vantage theme geo map settings.
==>Category wise map settings Grid listing/normal listing of map and many more…. - What is special in Version:1.1.0?
==>In version:1.1.0 we have added event with listing on same map. You can show either listing or events via the setting from wp-admin > plugin. Show/Hide options for different pages via widgets. The shortcode code also changed. - How to use map via Widget?
==>New widget added, Widget name :: MapSupreme Google Map
MapSupreme Google Map for Home page, Listing page & Search page. Please add the widget to “List Page Top Sidebar” widget area for vantage version 1.2+ - Map Not appear properly?
==> Go to plugin settings page and refer below notes OR check the readme.txt file inside the plugin folder. - How to add map code in header.php file?
==>Go to wp-admin > Appearance (left menu) > Editor >> edit the file (header.php)Get the php code from readme.txt file and place after last line in header.phpORYou can get the code directly to copy & paste from :: http://wpwebs.com/demo/mappress/wp-content/themes/vantage/images/mapsupreme_code.txt - How to add Map on home page?
==> refer readme.txt file to get the php code which should be added in header.php of theme root to show map on home page. You can set widht & height as per your wish. - Display specific categories on map?
==> from plugin settings page, you can see the option to set the category display of you want. Just select your choice and press the refresh data button and you can see the effect on your map. - How to set Category Icons?
==> You can set the category icons while Add/Edit Listing Category. You should upload the icons from media library & get the image link to place there.
- How to set different Map type?
==> Go to plugin settings > set the “Map Effect”
- Map Not appear properly on Detail page?
==> Please add below css class in your style.css file at last line of current theme root folder.article.listing #vantage_gmap img { max-width: 100%; position: inherit;} - Display Category Map?
==> Get latest version 1.0.3 and it will work for category wise map on listing page as well via shortcode/action hook you can add to any where you want. You can add multiple category/parent category.
1)Unzip the mapsupreme.zip folder
2)Copy the plugin folder “mapsupreme_vantage” and paste in “wp-content/plugins/”
3)Go to wp-admin -> Plugins -> Mapsupreme -> Active Plugin
4)You can see additional “Mapsupreme” menu link under “Listings” box at left menus from where you can manage settings.
The path is like : Go to wp-admin > Listings (left menu) > Mapsupreme > Settings…
5) If it is first time installation you should press ” Set Listing lat & lng ” && Then ” Refresh Data Right now ”
–> As it is your first time, the previous listing may not have set the google map lat & lng so it will set by ” Set Listing lat & lng ”
–> Once lat & lng set you should refresh the data.json for home page map so you sould press ” Refresh Data Right now ”
–> After that it will work automatically, you don’t need to do the process every time, it is only first time installation process.
6)See the settings as per you want.
7) To display map you should go to wp-admin > widgets > widget name : “MapSupreme Google Map” > Drag & drop it to “List Page Top SIdebar” widget area to display the map below header section in place of vantage default map.
8) If you want to display map on any page or post, please use shortcode as per example given below.
9) If you want to display map via php code, and the end of readme.txt file we have added sample php code for your guide.
10)Read Usage, Notes & Developer Notes Carefully.
You can contact us directly via email (info(@)wpwebs.com) or support under forum in the AppThemes forum.
- Once you install the plugin, Go to plugin settings page
- Press the button “Set Listing lat & lng” to set the post listing Latitude & Longitude for older post listing. It will add post listing Latitude & Longitude as per address if it is empty. Then Press the button “Refresh Data Right Now” to see the update.
- Press the button “Refresh Data Right Now” to set the listing data first time.
- It will refresh the data.json file and all latest listing will be added in it.
Version : 1.5.11 (30th March 2019)
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Important Note : Refresh map data after update this version of plugin.
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— Added new plugin — Set Google Map Latitude & Longitude Manually
— Which included inside plugin folder.
— Plugin name :: Set Google Map Latitude & Longitude Manually
— Activate the plugin
— See additional link from wp-admin >> Listings(left menu) >> Set Lat & Lng for Vantage
— Changed listings lat & lng for google map settings changed for each listings.
Version : 1.5.10 (13th March 2019)
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— From plugin settings > google map API settings url not working properly/changed as per theme update – Problem SOLVED
Version : 1.5.9 (04th Dec 2018)
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— PHP warnings display for some places – solved.
Version : 1.5.8 (26th Nov 2018)
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— PHP warnings display for some places – solved.
Version : 1.5.7 (08th Nov 2018)
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— Visitor cookies settings if you have enabled visitor location auto deletion and in some case if location api not set proper response, it will create problem and related conditions added so in case there is any error, or empty response – no error will be created or loges.
— Visitor automatically location detection related API site was removed/not working and now we have changed and new website and it is working ok…..
//$geocode=wp_remote_get(“http://freegeoip.net/json/”.$ip);
$geocode=wp_remote_get(“http://ip-api.com/json/”);
— cookie is removed and we have added wp “transient” for visitor data storage
Version : 1.5.6 (30th Nov 2018)
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— event post type category variable not defined in new vantage theme which was creating problem – solved and we have defined if not exists in plugin because plugin working for both older version and new version.
— event post type category constant variable name : VA_EVENT_CATEGORY
Version : 1.5.5 (27th Aug 2018)
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— Multiple pin slider effect for same address not working properly – problem SOLVED
— Multiple pin slider effect for same address not display properly – CSS problem SOLVED
Version : 1.5.4 (9th Aug 2018)
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— Map not display if there is no data to display via shortcode – Problem solved.
Version : 1.5.3 (26th May 2017)
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— SSL enabled but not work for some server, problem solved.
— Additional SSL enable/disable option removed, now system automatically detect and work.
— Vantage version 4.0 theme improvement for geo location custom variable changes – error in last update solved.
Version : 1.5.2 (20th May 2017)
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— if SSL enabled then also sometime SSL settings not enabled for somesites — Problem solved.
— Added new option for “SSL” which enable SSL manually if not set automatically.
Version : 1.5.1 (13th May 2017)
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— Admin settings >> api settings option not working as per vantage theme version : 4.0+ — SOLVED
Version : 1.5.0 (29th April 2017)
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— Plugin updated as per vanteg theme version : 4.0+ So plugin is working for older and new version both.
Version : 1.4.7 (6th Feb 2017)
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— Map Pin point ratings and review value was wrong for listings & events – SOLVED.
Version : 1.4.6 (22nd Jan 2017)
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— Map data refresh time interval settings, more options added for every 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes and 45 minutes
— site with SSL certificate, mean for https:// site js & css may not working – problem solved.
version : 1.4.5 (18th Sep 2016)
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* Google Map Popup data > with image extra attributes >> removed extra attributes
* New widget option added to display map center settings as per visitor IP address location.
version : 1.4.4 (24th Aug 2016)
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* Multiple listings and events on same address, display in slide, while click on next-previous button, page flick at top –> Problem Solved.
version : 1.4.3 (26th July 2016)
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* Document screen image correction.
version : 1.4.2 (07th July 2016)
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* Map Pin Popup css change/correction done for smaller map height.
* New Feature After version : 1.4.2
–> Multicity option added and related settings added from widget settings.
–> User should select both options below ::
–> enable “Vantage Multi-City” plugin from google map? &&
–> “City wise map data”
–> If “City wise map data” not inseted it will try to search data from “Vantage Multi-City” plugin. Sometimes it not working that’s why we have added this feature.
–> Important is if you don’t have installed “Vantage Multi-City” then also the map will work if “City wise map data” inserted but you should provide city data from URL.
–> Enter comma seperated data in new line for each city. Map will focus automatically while city is selected.
–> Example how to insert city data
City,Latitude,Longitude
London,51.507351,-0.127758
Washington,38.907192,-77.036871
New York,40.712784,-74.005941
Chicago,38.907192,-77.036871
—> City name should be same as “?set_vmc_city=London” from browser URL.
—> You may get city latitude & longitude from url >> http://www.latlong.net/.
—> Use shotcode for city wise map links :: [vantage_gmap_cities]
–> It will display city list with url so on click it will display home page map with selected city focus.
version : 1.4.1 (25th June 2016)
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* Star ratings added in popup.
* Map Pin Popup Settings — New options added
— show/hide Address,Phone,Ratings,Reviews,Company Website,Company Website
version : 1.4.0 (18th June 2016)
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* Multiple listings/events on same address – display slide – was not working for some time – Problem Solved.
* Map Pin Popup Settings — you can show/hide “Reviews”, “Company Website” and “Get Direction on Map”
version : 1.3.10 (19th May 2016)
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* Added css to header section and all map related js to footer section.
* W3C validation correction done.
Version : 1.3.8 (9th March 2016)
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* Map some time not display – only blank map — PROBLEM SOLVED
Version : 1.3.7 (23th February 2016)
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* Shortcode category , event category and other settings problem solved.
Version : 1.3.6 (22th February 2016)
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* location search on map – New feature added.
* map round border correction done.
* small screen device like mobile & iPhone – pin point bubble not close – problem solved.
* on map load pin points “DROP” effect added – New feature added.
* on pin points click Animation “BOUNCE” effect added — enable/disable from plugin settings – New feature added.
* ‘maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/’ — new api url added.
* “mapsupreme_google_api_url” filter added for google map api url controls.
* changed map language by settings –> wp-admin > Vantage > Geo Services > Map – Google > Language
* google map API Key from above settings now you can manage easily from plugin settings.
Version : 1.3.5 (16th February 2016)
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* Multi City plugin related Google API not working Properly – Solved.
* With Google API key – Working OK now.
* It display space between map & header – SOLVED
Version : 1.3.4 (27th January 2016)
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* Multi City plugin support related changed – to enhance your page load speed.
* If Multi City plugin enabled and city is selected, it will store location lat & lng with wordpress options.
* Next time while any trying same city location, it will be get data from options instead of call google api.
* This way the page load speed will increase and plugin will ignore load same api again and again.
Version : 1.3.3 (25th January 2016)
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— Multi City plugin was not working if “zoom fit” is selected – Problem Solved.
Version : 1.3.2 (20th January 2016)
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— Map API sensor = false is removed
— Map Category Menu changed from right –> left
— map zoom buttons was hidden — problem solved
Version : 1.3.1 (10th January 2016)
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— Map not working for Event Tags — solved
Version : 1.3.0 (9th December 2015)
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— Wordpress 4.4 upgrade.
Version : 1.2.3
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— mapsupreme.css applied wp stander function :: wp_register_style & wp_enqueue_style
Version : 1.2.2
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— data.json format was not working properly for crome browser, working ok for other browsers – Solved
==> data.json renamed to listmapdata.js
Important NOTE :: Plesae refresh the data after updated plugin because of renamed of json file.
Version : 1.2.1.5
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— Home map category pin listing problem in popup at bottom right corner – Solved
Version : 1.2.1.4
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— Localization added – Now you can translate all text to any language using wordpress localization method.
— Listing and event on home page map was not perperly display as latest lists – Problem solved and now it will always display latest events & listings only.
— Optimize the sql query for listing and events data collection.
Version : 1.2.1.3
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— Featured listing pinpoint image has error – pin point not working for all map – Solved
Version : 1.2.1.2
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— Added new Featured image add url option from wp-admin > Listings(left menu) > Mapsupreme > “Featured Pinpoint Image”.
— It will display the added added featured image url on the map for featured listings & events.
Version : 1.2.1.1
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— Add/Display your custom data on map by the filter : wpw_mapsupreme_custom_jsondata
** Open the sample code file CURRENT PLUGIN FOLDER/document_guide/mapsupreme_custom_data_map_filter.txt
** Change the sql in custom_data_only() function ::
$querystr = “YOUR CUSTOM SQL”;
** Important Note : You can use the filter only with PHP code.
Version : 1.2.1.0
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— CSS correction for popups
— review added for map popup
Version : 1.2.0.9
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— Category listin box on the map – show/hide list – option gone by mistake — Correct the error and now you can see it.
— show/hide category list on home page map.
Version : 1.2.0.8
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— Map Zoom fit not working properly – Solved.
Version : 1.2.0.7
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— Shortcode – zoom fit and zoom settings problem – solved
— page and post detail shortcode map – background image removed.
Version : 1.2.0.6
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— while using shortcode – it give error if any category not added — SOLVED.
Version : 1.2.0.5
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Listing home page map category selection not working — SOLVED.
Version : 1.2.0.4
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— Search events & All Events listing – pin point icon image was not display correctly — SOLVED.
Version : 1.2.0.3
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— Multiple listings/events on same address was not working on search page – Error Solved.
Version : 1.2.0.2
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— Error SOlved — if events category selected from plugin settings, data.json not working
Version : 1.2.0.1
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— Error SOlved — if category selected from plugin settings, data.json not working
Version : 1.2.0.0
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— Hide map on mobile device > new option added in plugin settings page.
— Multiple Listing on same address ==> Now appear in slider mode so easy to get for users.
NOTE:– Make sure you should refresh the data.json file from wp-admin>Mapsupreme plugin settings page.
—- To get latest update of multiple listing on same location.
Version : 1.1.4.4
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— SSL glogal variable problem of $_SERVER[‘HTTPS’] – SOLVED
— file permission problems for home page – added new NOTE option on wp-admin > plugin settings from where user can get data.json file permission
to make it correct easily.
==> Note : data.json file permission should be “766” or “777” or give the file write permission
Version : 1.1.4.3
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— iPhone & iPad map popup bubble cross not working. – SOLVED
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go to the mapsupreme.php file.
in the line – around 1345
#vantage_gmap img {background: none repeat scroll 0 0 transparent !important;max-width: none !important;width: auto !important;padding:0 !important;margin:0 !important;border:0 !important;position: relative !important;top: 0; left: 0;}
change to:
#vantage_gmap img {position: inherit !important;}
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Version : 1.1.4.2
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— Auto Zoom fit with widget settings added.
— for some server “get_posts” wp function not working for much listing – solved.
Version : 1.1.4.1
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–> SSL related option ON/OFF — added
Get the option to SSL on/off option, you should do it manually from wp-content/plugins/mapsupreme_vantage/mapsupreme.php
——–DISABLE SSL——————–
define(‘WPW_SSL_GMAP_PLUGIN_ON’,0);
——–ENABLE SSL——————–
define(‘WPW_SSL_GMAP_PLUGIN_ON’,1);
Version : 1.1.4
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–> Map Popup NEW Design Change
Version : 1.1.3
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–> Map langauge changes as per vantage theme geo map settings.
–> Category wise map settings Grid listing/normal listing of map (you can manage from add/edit category.)
Version : 1.1.2
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–> “Vantage Multi-City” plugin from google map – changed the code from : “file_get_contents” to “wp_remote_get”
As on some website server it was not working so finally we changed it & now it’s ok
Version : 1.1.2-beta
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–> Error : Cron job for daily/twice a day/hourly not working properly – SOLVED
Version : 1.1.1
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–> Error : map on search page not appear – SOLVED
Version : 1.1.0
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–> Event on Home map added
–> Map on Events category & Evetn Tag pages added
–> Map on Events Search page
–> More options added on plugin settings page
–> More Options addded on pluin widet
–> “Vantage Multi-City” confuguration done
–> Manage number of listing you want ot show on home page, can be controlld from wp-admin -> plugin settings page.
–> Events category selection option from plugin settings
–> Add event category Icon for map from category add/edit page
Version : 1.0.9
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–> Admin Plugin settings >> data refresh settings interface problem – solved
–> If there is no website url added, it will not appear on map pin popup
–> ERROR : if there is no result on searching page, it’s show blank map — SOLVED
Version : 1.0.8 (01-07-2013)
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–> Widget map working for tag listing page
–> Pinpoint popup (on the map while click on map pin) with limited
Version : 1.0.8.1
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–> Don’t show map on event listing page.
Version : 1.0.7 (05-06-2013)
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Widget map added as per vantage version : 1.2+
New widget added, Widget name :: MapSupreme Google Map
>>> MapSupreme Google Map for Home page, Listing page & Search page. Please add the widget to “List Page Top Sidebar” widget area for vantage version 1.2+
Version : 1.0.6 (05-06-2013)
Widget map added as per vantage version : 1.2+
New widget added, Widget name :: MapSupreme Google Map
>>> MapSupreme Google Map for Home page, Listing page & Search page. Please add the widget to “List Page Top Sidebar” widget area for vantage version 1.2+
Version : 1.0.5 (17 – April – 2013)
Plugin work with Multisite
Admin plugin settings > category listing formating
Version: 1.0.4 (17 – March – 2013)
Disable mouse scroll zoom — you will get option from plugin settings
Version : 1.0.3 (29 – Dec – 2012)
- Category wise google map add option for both way via shortcode & action hook
- allow for mutiple category as well for parent and sub categories also.
- add category id comma seperated.
- [vantage_gmap w=100% h=300 zoom=10 ismapnormal=1 cat=3,7,10]OR[vantage_gmap clat=37.796691 clng= -122.399487 w=100% h=300 zoom=10 ismapnormal=1 cat=3,7,10]
Verson : 1.0.2 (01st – Oct – 2012)
- Category wise google map add option for both way via shortcode & action hook
– added new parameters, listed below :”zoom” :: zooming of map
eg: zoom=12″clat” :: map central Latitude
eg: clat=37.796691″clng” :: map central Longitude
eg: clng= -122.399487″ismapnormal” :: map display either normal/group map
eg:ismapnormal=1 (for normal map) or ismapnormal=0 (for grouping icon)”cat” :: category map, set category id and it will show only category map
eg: cat=7
where 7 is category ID of “Software category” - support upto 7000 listing records for rock your site google map.
- get the php code to show map on listing category. get it from readme.txt
Verson : 1.0.1 (20th – Sep – 2012)
- category wise icons add option from add/edit listing category page.
- Plugin settings – map effect option now you can display two type of map with group icons and without.
- List of category pin icon image with category name and option from plugin settings to show/hide.
- Added “Get Direction on Map” on the each pin point detail message.
- Change in data.json file as per new data and category information.
Version: 1.0.0
New Release
18 reviews of “Mapsupreme for Vantage”
A few things which you might be able to address in your next release:
1) The usage instructions on the Listings/MapSupreme page don’t match the installation instructions in the ReadMe file (turns out, I didn’t need to edit the header file at all, which I thought was rather un-user-friendly, nor did I have to get coordinates for each listing like I thought I was about to have to do).
2) Having two different zoom settings is confusing. If I set zoom to 2 in the widget and 3 in the settings, 2 is the one that takes affect, but yet I have to set the latitude and longitude for the widget in the settings page.
3) Along those lines, it’s very difficult to get the map centered just right because you have to keep going to Google Maps to get a new set of longitude and latitude coordinates, which is really, really not user-friendly
4) I can’t get the icon legend to show, even though the checkbox to hide it isn’t selected anywhere (and I’ve tried checking and un-checking).
5) Having to have the URL for an icon to change it isn’t user-friendly either.
6) When you change a setting and press ‘Save’, one would assume you don’t then also have to press ‘Refresh data now’. Can’t you just refresh on the save? What else would it be saving if not the setting I just changed?
7) Also, why is it necessary to press the ‘Set lat & lng’ button? Can’t it just do that on activation?
All in all, I can see that a lot of work has gone into this, and it has some really nice features. I eventually got this thing working somewhat satisfactorily (except for the hidden legend), but I would advise that it needs some tweaking, particularly with regard to ease of setup, before it’s ready for prime time.
I just bought this plugin and I have installed it and it works great. Unfortunately, the option to integrate with the Multi-City plugin is not working.
I hope it is simply a bug that they can quickly fix.
Not that satisfied. Offers some simple features but it has no css styling and also comes with crap like:
Premium WordPress Themes
Why do that for a paid plugin?
I got it with all my excitements but I have no map yet. I have asked for help but haven’t seen any seriousness from the the writer. Plus it requests to set permission at 777 or 776, something with security risks for any website. My host do not recommend it. Bottom line, I don’t have a map and I haven’t seen keen interest from them.
The best plugin I bought so far. Would luv to have the map display the pop-up listing message for latest listing on the map by default (or can set as option on the admin setting). It can give hint to user that they can click on any of the marker and see the pop-up listing.
“The Mapsupreme plugin is a must for anyone that has a need for a map on their website.
I love the changes that they have made to the new version. It looks and functions perfectly.
The version 1.1.4 is easier to use and understand then the earlier version. Also, the way that it is now configured, it allows for much faster page loads. I would highly recommend this plugin.
The support for this plugin is as good as it gets. Vipul will stay with you until you are satisfied with the product. You won’t be sorry purchasing this product.
I give the Mapsupreme plugin an A+”
easy to instal and mod
fast support
a must have with vantage
Plugin broke my Vantage install. I was forced to completely start from scratch and even go as far as installing a generic geo mapper plugin from WordPress plugin library. No support from Vantage or plugin author (oh I am sure he/ she will chime in here after the fact and say I did not give them enough time). Appthemes suck and so does this plugin. Buy at your own risk AND backup your db and php before installing.
Shows ALL my listings.
Big improvement over the standard map view.
Please let me know this point how can i show a map on the event page where all the events are displayed… I go through the readme.txt with the plugin but i cannot find . Please do paste the code so that i can implement it in all event page…
I’m a newbie. I struggled to for awhile to get Mapsupreme working but when I did I had a smile ear to ear and still have!
This plugin Rocks Vantage!
Why?
Adds lots of functions missing from the main theme like special map pointers.
The support is very good. In fact, Vipul more than once logged in to my site and fixed problems (upon my request).
The plug-in keeps on being updated. In the beginning you had to use short codes. Now you can just use it as a widget. Just drag the widget where you need it.
The options are constantly updated. For example, there is an option now to hide the map from the front page. Hide on tag listings, etc.
I used it already for two clients:
Best Plugin for Vantage.
that’s a great piece of software – and Vipul does a great job – also very helpful and responsive.
Those guys making the difference – definitly decision point to go with appthemes
Brilliant plugin
Best Plugin for Vantage. The Support for this Plugin is really fast and the Map is working well.
Map worked “out of the box”.
Imho it´s a MUSTHAVE for all Vantage users, because it fixes a lot of “map-needs” which we were missing in the Theme.
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Hi i have some questions all on MapSupreme for VANTAGE but comments are closed there – hope you can help
1) Will Mapsupreme VANTAGE work (or be updated to work) with upcoming AppMaps plugin for OSM, leaflet ?
2) Can the preview info box be set (in code or ui) to work on hover-over rather than click ?
3) Is it possible in UI or code to make have 10 map pins linking to 10 different category pages
4) Can a map pin icon for a subcategory be shown instead of the parent category?
5) Can the category item list shown on the map be interactive so that categories can be added and removed on the fly ?
6) Can different maps on different pages have different rules for which category pins are displayed ?
thanks a lot 🙂
chris
please add questions/support related to forum.
Here are the answer of your questions:
1) Will Mapsupreme VANTAGE work (or be updated to work) with upcoming AppMaps plugin for OSM, leaflet ?
=>Map will not work with OSM,leaflet directly. At this time there not any planing to upgrade the plugin. You can use the data processed but need to make the custom change yourself only.
2) Can the preview info box be set (in code or ui) to work on hover-over rather than click ?
=>We are using the function by google map library. Which dosen’t support the Hover event. Get more detail form : https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/events/
Related code is:
var myEventListener = google.maps.event.addListener(marker, ‘click’, function()
3) Is it possible in UI or code to make have 10 map pins linking to 10
different category pages
=>Yes for that you need to change related detail link to category page as per you want. Any thing you can change shown on pin point detail box.
4) Can a map pin icon for a subcategory be shown instead of the parent category?
=> No at this time the plugin will show category pin icon only mean for each category you should add pin icon url. For child category you can set same as parent category to show the people as you want.
5) Can the category item list shown on the map be interactive so that categories can be added and removed on the fly ?
=>yes it’s possible but you need to customize the plugin code.
6) Can different maps on different pages have different rules for which category pins are displayed ?
=>Yes for each category page you can see the category map listing for that category listing only with related pin points added.
Thanks
Hi Vipul,
thanks for the answers
1) Vantage 1.2 release notes talk about AppMaps plugins that will allow the use of map APIs from Bing, MapQuest, Nokia and Leaflet. So there must be a plan for the plugin from Appthemes i think? It would be a pain if you could only use google with cluster pins and not leaflet.
5) customizing code – is that something that already exists or start from scratch ?
thanks for all the great help
chris
Hi chris,
1) I will discuss with my team but not sure about future update.
2) Customization mean you can use the processed data for script code. No need to code for that. Just need to apply the map code as per library given in user guide by map website.
Thanks
Hi, I’m considering purchasing this Theme and plugin, however I have a few questions.
When using the mapsupreme plugin, can you view google map street view in the listing preview info box or in the actual listing?
Hi we are using Google Map API3 in which you can see the street view while you drag the pointer near the location. I mean we don’t show separate street view, it’s with map function only.
For more detail see : http://www.google.co.in/help/maps/streetview/learn/using-street-view.html
In the demo there is a place that seems to have the same address for the location, thus when i click on that group (with the number 2) it just stays grouped.
Is there any way to fix it so that if there is a location in the same address, it will display both or something? Is there a way to turn off the grouping feature?
Also, Am i correct in thinking that what happens with my site with this plugin installed is that it will load the web page first, then load the map after? thus the load time is not increased?
Thanks, really would love to get this plugin!
Hi,
=>If more than one point is on the same location, it will show in group and will never separate as pin point. Because all are over lap on each other.
=>If you turn off the feature then also it will be same as the point is overlap on each other and it will work like same points.
=>Load time is for to load the data while you refresh the web page & as many number of listing as many time it will process to collect the data (the loading time), while once website data loaded javascript map will work and it never effect any thing.
Thanks
Im sorry im not understanding the last part,
can you explain some other way?
I’m using another theme and loading up 500 items increases load time by 13 seconds, will this theme + this plugin decrease this? How does it do this, im confused.
If there are 50,000 items, the page will take a long time to load?
One more question,
does this map replace the sidebar map on each listing? if it does, can it support the get directions feature (not opening up google maps on a new page, but rather dropping down a turn by turn navigation below, like on the vantage theme demo)
=>Yes the map is widget ready so you can use the widget in sidebar and set the width & height as per sidebar settings.
=>We have set the get direction link on pin point popup. it’s better idea for user to get the direction map in new & big screen.
Thanks
Can i use the default map that comes with the theme on the single item listings in order to keep the little drop down box that gives turn by turn directions?
Hi.
In the demo, there isnt Map in each single listing (in the sidebar), like in Vantage default theme.
Is it possible to have the map in the listing single page? (if not, I have to say its kind of a problem).
Actually we don’t have added widget in sidebar widget section.
I have just change it and now you can see it.
Thanks
Hi,
Is it possible to have a large area map with colour regions? When a person clicks on a region, they are taken to a smaller map of that region?
Thanks!
Yes it’s possible but you need to do customization / add more development for that. Just like Create a image of full region image and create image map (by designer), You have to create different region map page with shortcode.
The live scenario will be. When you click on full region image map, it will redirect you to the google map page created by shortcode.
Thansk
Wonderful – thank you for your help
Hi there,
I’m kind of disappointed after buying and trying out the plugin after finding out it do not have the options of adding events….
Any plans on adding this feature?
If not can I get a full refund as my site is more of events based…
Hi there,
Our development team working for adding event option in the map. You will get updated soon.
Thanks
Our developer team complete the development and you will get evens + listing in the same map. Given necessary settings so you can control it form admin settings. Also updated map widget.
Updated version is 1.1.0
I have uploaded to apptheme and they will update new version soon.
Thanks for co-operation.
HI updated version : 1.1.0 is published.
Events related settings & other settings you can enjoy.
Thanks
Hi Vipul,
Thank you for improving this plugin.
I used the Appthemes updater today but it says my 1.0.9 Mapsupreme is up to date, should I delete the old version and re-download the new version again? Will my old setting retain?
Cheers
Yes the settings will not changed but you should check other additional setting.
I just want to say thank you to Vipul, this is a great product with superb support!
Hi Vipul,
Does Mapsupreme work with the fantastic new AppMaps plugins ?
chris
Hi chris,
I am not clear with your question. What is mean by fantastic new AppMaps plugins?
Thanks
Hi Vipul,
these fantastic new AppMaps plugins>>>>
http://marketplace.appthemes.com/plugins/appmaps-bing/
http://marketplace.appthemes.com/plugins/appmaps-mapquest/
C
HI Crish,
The mapsupreme work only base on google map.
Thanks
Hi Vipul,
Any plans for that or would that be down to Appthemes ?
Chris
Hi Chris,
Actually we don’t have the plant for to add feature with bind map & map quest. As over developer is studying the map development features & if any possibility, will update the plugin.
Thanks
Hi! Just bought. Great plugin.
But to be perfect, it needs to have the final rating in each google maps “bubble”. Is it possible?
Thanks.
Yes the rating can be possible but need to add related code for that.
While this feature is a good one but is not as good as the one in geoplaces offered by templatic.Check out the same functionality at http://templatic.com/demos/?theme=geoplaces
Also it comes with the theme not as a plugin. Also, you can have different custom images for each category. I wish appthemes listens and provide similar functionality in the next release. If required, I can provide the code that came with the theme.
Hi there,
Apptheme have already the map with theme. Our plugin is not same same as templatic >> geoplaces theme, we are giving Google map Cluster map feature. We are not planing to add same future(as templatic >> geoplaces) for this plugin at this time.
Thanks
I just want to write a quick note here about this plugin. I am not affiliated with Vipul in any way like affiliated marketing (getting a commission if you buy it, etc). I just want to share my experience.
I got this plugin because I really needed features for my Vantage sites that are not included in the original theme. I simply want to state that I am very happy on how it works and even happier with the customer service.
I had run into minor issues on my site and Vipul fixed them for me each time. He even update the plugin a few times. He is really listening to his customers feedback and in this plugin keeps on getting better and better.
The plugin started out as a shortcode. Not you can just drop it as a widget. And it has so many features that you control with just a click. Like “Group Icons” (the ability to CLUSTER multiple listings), hiding the map on certain pages, etc.
Right now, on one of my sites, I used TAGS for certain areas as a travel guide. I need the category icons to display even on tag pages (a search result by tag). My example:
http://koshertravelinfo.com/listings/kosher-vacation/ny-buffalo-metro-area/
In less than 12 hours Vipul updated the code for me (and everyone). He has no financial reason to do this. He just has pride in his product!
And yet again!!!! I needed the home page map to center in the USA, (looked very bad to have the entire globe zoomed in), but all others to zoom all listings, especially on tag pages, since I use tags mostly for “local” directories.
Vipul did it for me for free!!!!! and FAST!!!! Great service!!!!
Vipul, if you read this, please post how you did it. I want to know for future updates.
I have added a code that set the auto zoom fit.
for home page it will “false” while for other page it’s “true”.
The code is something like::
———————
if(is_home() || is_front_page()){$zoomfit=0;}else{$zoomfit=1;}
———————
under “wpw_head_google_map_script” function.
Thanks
Hi, i have a problem with the co-operation of this plugin with the Multi-City AV plugin. When I select a city, the search result are fine, but the Mapsupreme plugin map show all the entries, not just those in the selected city.
The “Enable “Vantage Multi-City” plugin from google map” option on the map widget is checked, but it does not work.
Yes you are right, the plugin will show all listing on the map & while you select any specific city it will just focus on it. Mean the map Center point will be changed as per location you have selected not the complete map function. So on front end you can see the city as center of your map.
Hi Vipul. Well, I expected the plugin to work as you described, but it does not. I just don’t know whether it is the fault in MapSupreme, or the Multi-City plugin 🙂 (and unfortunately the multi-city support does not answer)
When I select the location, the listings are listed correctly (at the bottom of the page), but the map view does not change, does not centre on the selected city. The map still shows all the listing that are on the site, in all cities.
You can see the site with a few test listings here: http://www.firmy.rimava.sk/
Thanks
Ok I get you, It may be case that you may have selected “Auto Zoom” option from plugin settings of wp-admin so it will not effected thought you are selecting city. Please check once.
Hi. I have turned off the autozoom feature, but the map still does not recentre when I change the town.
And I would miss the autozoom feature 🙂 It is a great thing, always showing just the right area.
It would be wunderful, if the city selection would cooperate with the auto-zoom 🙂
Hi I have checked your site again.
Can you create temporary wp-admin access for me & PM me so I can check all settings if any missing?
I have created a temporary admin for you, but I just can’t seem to find the link where I can send you a PM 🙂 I clicked your profile, but can’t see a “send PM” or similar link. help 🙂
Please create same topic from forum, see above forum link. You can see the option to pm from there.
Thanks
OK, the message was sent.
Hi. Does this plugin work with the AppMaps MapQuest plugin, or only with google maps?
The Mapsupreme is working only for google map.
Hi, will this plug in work with any child theme from the market?
Yes the plugin is working only for all child theme for vantage.
Same way another plugin for Classipress & jobRoller also we have developed and you can find on MP.
HI, i have just purchased mapsupreme and have found that it does not drop pins for each listing returned in the results. For example a search returns 12 listings (on one page) and the mapsupreme only shows 5. In another case the serach returns 4 listings and mapsupreme none.
All listings have a full address, and all appear in the standard map. The issue has something to do with inserting the data into data.json file, only 51 out of 89 listings have been inserted. Yet all have a full address and show on the standard map.
Please can you assist with seeing what has happened?
Thanks for you details, you may have same topic in forum so get related details & solutions from : http://forums.appthemes.com/mapsupreme/only-51-out-89-listings-60906/
Thanks
I just purchased Mapsupreme. Love it! However, the map is blank in IE8 and good in Firefox and Chrome. Is there an issue with IE and, if so, a fix?
BTW I hate IE in general. So many problems with it.
Thanks!
Update: Checked in IE10 and another computer and it looks good.
How can i show only events on the event page on the map?Please let me know this point how can i show a map on the event page where all the events are displayed… I go through the readme.txt with the plugin but i cannot find . Please do paste the code so that i can implement it in all event page..
queried_object->term_id;
?>
‘100%’,’h’ => ‘400px’,’zoom’ => ’12’,’ismapnormal’ => ‘1’,’cat’ => “$cterm_id”);
do_action(‘wpw_vantage_gmap_code’,$arg);
?>
This code is not working for the event page
if you want to show only event for home page map, you should make setting from plugin settings page as well on widget you add on widget area for the map.
If you want to use shortcode or php code directly add in any php file you should follow below:
Please see the demo links :: http://wpwebs.com/demo/vantage-gmap-plugin/events-map/
All the demo links with sample code are in the menu.
Thanks
Hi
Can i enter a google api keya in this plugin? i have a problem with the limitations on my server
we are using Map API version 3 so it’s not require API key. we are using it without API.
Hello,
Many times the listing does not have a physical address. Is there any way to hide “get directions” when the first line of the address is “P.O. Box” “PO Box” or “P O Box” for example?
you should edit the code to remove that. You should edit the file : mapsupreme.php from the plugin folder. Easily find the word “Get Direction” to find it easily.
Hi. Plugin is working strangely. I have 16 listings in total. The map is showing them all in the correct country, but it also shows 2 grouped listings in the US. I have no listings with a US address. The listing is fetched from Google+ somehow because it is not connected to my listing posts. How can I get rid of it? Need help, please.
the listing ok is good but two list in US may be form events. Please check your settings, if event settings is set, you should disable it.