Geolocation Map for Members (With New Map Link)

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I brought up the idea before, but is there any way to add a member search feature on this forum, where you can enter your own zip code and a radius and get results of members in your area? Either that, or just a search option that looks at the location on everyone's profile page. I really would love to collaborate with other members on the cape.
 
I set up a new Geolocation map for 405th users. The Editing password is "405".

At the bottom of the page there is a help section labeled "detailed help" to help you make your mark on the map. Only people who are willing to post their Usernames post. No anonymous!

http://pininthemap.com/bc807b1e029bd1183

Jaythemastarippa - Long Point, Ontario, Canada
 
Also to add your pin, go down to the bottom right hand side of the map where it says Add extra pin to this map. DO NOT DELETE OTHER PEOPLES PINS!
 
Cool, thanks for setting it up! Added myself to it.

Also going to edit the first post and put this in there.
 
Use these pre-made instructions!
To make the process easier, I’ve created generic instructions for you to use in the last part, where you explain to the team members about the map.

Copy the section below, customize the part surrounded by angle brackets and paste it into the message box (shown in the 6th step above).

I’ve created a custom Google map for all of us to put our location on. Please click the above URL and follow these steps to add yourself to the map:

1.Use the search box to locate your city, state, and country.
2.On the marker that appears, you’ll see a link that says ’Save to My Maps‘ within the bubble.
3.Click the link and select the <write here the name of the shared map>.
4.Put your name as the title for the marker, and within the bubble provide whatever info you’d like.
 
Added myself.
Also I'll rework the instructions since it references an image or two that weren't included and some information that isn't really relevant to our map.

I'll edit into the first post when it's all set.
Also, is it necessary to sign into/ have a Google account to use it? I was already in mine so it didn't matter but that may be a flag to people who don't have one.
 
Ok, here's how to add yourself to the new 405th Members Google Map;

First, thanks to Jaythemastarippa for getting it set up!

Follow this link (courtesy of Jaythemastarippa):
http://g.co/maps/zcqjq

Sign in to Google with your account, in the upper right hand corner. It will automatically bring you back to the linked Map screen after login.

Click on Save to My Places:
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Enter your city and state in the Google Bar at the top:
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Click on the new Pin stuck at your location in the Map View:
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Click on Save to Map in the pop-up bubble:
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Select 405th Members when it prompts you which Map to save to:
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It will tell you the location has been saved, follow the dialogue window to view the map.

Click on the big red Edit button when you return to the 405th Map screen:
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Select the location you just added. Change the Title in the popup window over your location to your Username, and add a description if you wish. When you are finished, click OK.
Please do not edit other people's locations!!
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When you're all done, click on Done!
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Congratulations, you've added yourself to the new 405th Members Map! Now you can be more easily found by members near you, as well as look for other members in your area.
 
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