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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2831 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: Wilbur
Photos: Da Boats
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:55 am Post subject: The Brat Map |
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Introducing: The Brat Map
To skip all the gory details, just click here, and go have fun with our latest C-Brat toy!
For those of you with a little more patience, here's the scoop.
The Brat Map leverages our membership information to build a dynamic, interactive map using Google Maps technology. Getting your information on the map is simple:
- Login with your C-Brat account
- Update your profile to include your ZIP code (see privacy info below)
- If you haven't done so already, enter your C-Dory information.
That's it!
Features
The default map contains a push-pin for every C-Brat who has entered the required profile information above. The push-pins are color coded by C-Dory type; there's a unique color for 16's, 19's, 22's, 25's, Tomcats and "Other".
There's also a unique color for Dealer and Factory Representatives, which are further distinguished by a "D" and "F" on the push-pins.
No need to memorize any of this - there's a legend at the top of the map.
Usage
Usage of the map is pretty self-explanatory, but there are a couple tricks that are not obvious. If you're familiar with Google Maps, you'll be right at home.
- If you want to narrow the scope of displayed members, click on the push-pins in the legend. This will redraw the map, showing only members with the C-Dory type you selected. This also works for listing Dealer and Factory representatives that are members.
- To center the map, move your mouse to the desired location, and double-click. The map will center on that spot.
- Use the slider on the left side of the map to zoom in/out. It's a good idea to center the map first, on the area for which you want more detail.
- You can pan the map - just hold down your mouse button and drag the map display.
- Once you can distinguish one push-pin from another (things get crowded when zoomed way out), click on them for details about the member or dealer. The popup window includes a link to the member's profile, location info (if available), information about their C-Dory, a link to their photo album (if one exists), and any information in the member's signature.
Limitations
The main limitation...apologies to our Canadian friends. The Google map interface that builds the map requires lat/lon coords to determine where to stick the push-pin. Trouble is...I can find no publicly available list of Canadian postal codes with their related lat/lon central coordinates. Unlike the US, which provides this info free of charge via the US Census web site, the official Canadian version costs $9,000...
I've got a couple queries out, but have found nothing yet. If anyone can find such data, by all means - let me know so our Canadian Brats won't be left out in the cold...so to speak.
Privacy
The ZIP code you enter in your profile is not visible anywhere - folks can't see it when they look at your profile. Also, the push-pin centers itself in the approximate center of your zip code - you can zoom way in to the street level on the map, but for obvious reasons, we don't want to pinpoint a member's house.
Still, as with all the info in your member profile, we won't ever use it for anything other than making this site better, and you're more than welcome to leave any of this data blank. If you don't want to be on the map, just don't enter a ZIP code.
That's about it. I'll be updating this post as new features are added.
Updates
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2005-10-23
Map code rewritten to address performance problems
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _________________ Will, C-Brat Nerd
Last edited by Da Nag on Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:07 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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C-Hawk
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2146 City/Region: Carpinteria / Channel Islands
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Hawk
Photos: C-Hawk
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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In California speak----
Dude, narley, way cool!! _________________ Roger
2002- CD22- "Fishtales" returned to factory 2008
2008- CD22- "C-Hawk" Sold
KJ6VVB
A Brat I am, At sea I be
God is Great, Beer is Good.... and People are Crazy |
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Chuckpacific
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 396 City/Region: SW PDX
State or Province: OR
Vessel Name: Big Sky
Photos: Big Sky
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Bill,
Enter Zip Code where...? Under what category? City? State?
Chuck |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2831 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: Wilbur
Photos: Da Boats
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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It just hit me I'm taking a couple things for granted...there are a couple things that may not be obvious, unless one is familiar with how a Google Map functions.
- Centering the map. Move your mouse anywhere on the map, and double-click. The map will center on that spot.
- Use the slider on the left side of the map to zoom in/out. It's a good idea to center the map first, on the area for which you want more detail.
- Once you can distinguish one push-pin from another (things get crowded when zoomed way out), click on them for details about the member.
- A push-pin will only exist if your profile has C-Dory Model info, and a zip code entered.
- A word on privacy. The ZIP code you enter in your profile is not visible anywhere - folks can't see it when they look at your profile. Also, the push-pin centers itself in the approximate center of your zip code - you can zoom way in to the street level on the map, but for obvious reaons, we don't want to pinpoint a member's house. As with all the info in your member profile, we won't ever use it for anything other than making this site better, and you're more than welcome to leave any of this data blank.
Have fun! |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2831 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: Wilbur
Photos: Da Boats
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Chuckpacific wrote: | Bill,
Enter Zip Code where...? Under what category? City? State?
Chuck |
Chuck - if you click on the "Profile" link at the top of every page, you should now see a ZIP code field. Enter your 5-digit ZIP there, then click submit at the bottom of the page.
Any problems, let me know. |
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Patrout
Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 176 City/Region: NORTH POLE
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1983
C-Dory Model: 22 Classic
Vessel Name: C-FARER
Photos: C-FARER
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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Bill...
You are scary!!
Thanks for a great new way to feel part of a tremendous community.
Pat |
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Rick from Maine
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 309 City/Region: No. Berwick
State or Province: ME
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunky Dory
Photos: Hunky Dory
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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In Downeast speak: Finestkind |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5924 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
Photos: SeaDNA
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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When do you find time to fish and boat?! Way cool dude!
Roger on the SeaDNA _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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MOOSE
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 620 City/Region: Rainy Lake - Int'l. Falls
State or Province: MN
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: MOOSE
Photos: MOOSE
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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We don't need no stinkin' Frappers when we have you, Bill! This is nifty.
Al _________________ .....and remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. |
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Mighty Bite
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 456 City/Region: Fairbanks, Alaska
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Mighty Bite
Photos: Mighty Bite
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Very, very cool, Bill. I gotta give this a "10"! _________________ Mark on Mighty Bite |
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Catman
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 1528 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Songbird (Bambina, 16')
Photos: Bambina
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Supernerd, your subjects adore you! Perhaps none of us ever have been privy to such selfless technical alacrity.
In addition to the above encomiums, read what a national magazine said about you: Bay area denizen Supernerd shines in his dimly lit mew, maximizing both brilliant white orbs to fashion "Flipper", a constituent to enhanced facilitation of online communication with his aquatic playmates.
Laconic in person, virtually loquacious in his veiled quarters, Supernerd continues to impart his mellifluous tone of sublime benevolence to the fawning fans comprising his sailing subculture. ~Computer World
Supernerd, you're the coolest!
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Robbi
Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 1193 City/Region: Chambers Bay
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2023
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Photos: C-Run
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Is that the same dude with the chainsaw? Robbi _________________ 2023 C-Dory 23 Venture Sport
2003 C-Dory 19
sold 2019
2004 C-Dory 16 Cruiser
Sold 8/2015
2004 C-Dory 19 "C-Run"
Sold 8/2011
1989 C-Dory 16 Angler
Sold 2010 |
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El and Bill
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 3200 City/Region: Lakewood, CO
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Halcyon
Photos: Halcyon
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Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Well done, Bill -- great to see where everyone hangs out. _________________ El and Bill (former live-aboards)
Halcyon 2000 CD 22 Bought 2000 Sold 2012
http://cruisingamerica-halcyondays.com/ |
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2375 City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Very cool Bill. Just for giggles I changed my zip code to my place in Maui where we are right now and was able to generate a satellite view also. Would a data window on the home page where you could type in a zip and get a map of that area be of any use? Might be good for planning a trip. Might also put more stuff on the home page than you want. _________________ David and Kate
Alyssa Jean 16 Angler
Anna Leigh 22 Cruiser Sold 2005
Anna Leigh 25 Cruiser Sold 2014
K7KJR C-Brats #51 |
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3598 City/Region: Valley Centre
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
Photos: Journey On
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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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My God (or yours). Jeff must be salivating at the thought of all those empty spaces in which to sell C-Dorys.
From So-Cal, this is really trick. A link on the home page is needed (but you knew that.)
Boris |
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