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2. Click on the link to the BritVics Map
   
3. You will be shown the map with all the markers added by members of BritVics
   
4. If you want to edit the map and add your own favourite places you will need to add the Map to your "My Maps" collection using the "Save to My Maps" Link.
   
5. You will then have to log in to your Google Maps account or if you don't have an account then create one there and then
   
6. Once you have logged in the BritVics Map will be added to your "My Maps" tab and you can open it from there from now on!
   

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2. Open the link to the BritVics Map or open it from the "My Maps" tab in your Google Maps
   
3. Find the location where you want to add your marker and zoom in
   
4. Click the [EDIT] button on the left hand panel next to the map
   
5. A series of icons will appear on the top left of the Map allowing you to add new Markers, add routes/lines and areas. Although I would suggest we stick to Markers only for this map to keep it neat
   
6. Click on the Marker icon, which looks like a blue upside down tear
   
7. Now click on the map where you want the icon to go
   
8. Add in a Title
   
9. Now you can either add in some basic text or you can add photos, text and links using the Rich Text editing option
   
10. Click [OK] on the little Marker window
    
11. Click [DONE] or [SAVE] in the BritVics Map panel to the left of the Map to save your Marker
    

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2. Follow the steps above to edit the BritVics Map and either place a new Marker or Edit an existing one
   
3. Change the edit mode to Rich Text
   
4. Now open another Browser Window or Tab and find the photo you want to put in there, don't worry about it being too big as Google resizes the photo to fit!
   
5. Once you have found the photo you want to use you need to find out it's URL (location) on the web. This is easy if you're using Firefox as your Web browser. All you have to do is right-click on the photo and choose "Copy Image Location"
   
6. Now back in Google Maps click the little "picture" icon above the editing area of your Marker Window and a pop-up will appear asking for the URL of the image. Just paste it or write it in
   
7. Click [OK] on the little Marker window
   
8. Click [DONE] or [SAVE] in the BritVics Map panel to the left of the Map to save your Marker
   
9. Now your out of Edit more, click on your Marker and the photo will be displayed!
   

OzTennis

Nov 29 2007, 03:08 AM

I had a go, tried to put in a photo but none of the 4 options in Photobucket results in the photo appearing - only the text of the URL.  Is it because I haven't activated my account (the email they said would be sent to me hasn't arrived so I can't click on the link in the email but can play with the map).  Suggestions?

OzTennis

Nov 29 2007, 03:08 AM

IDirect Link http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/ozt/ListonTC2.jpg

bigAPE

Nov 29 2007, 04:13 AM

OzTennis

Nov 29 2007, 03:08 AM

I had a go, tried to put in a photo but none of the 4 options in Photobucket results in the photo appearing - only the text of the URL.  Is it because I haven't activated my account (the email they said would be sent to me hasn't arrived so I can't click on the link in the email but can play with the map).  Suggestions?

If you can edit the Map and add a Marker then you must be logged in

OzTennis

Nov 29 2007, 03:08 AM

IDirect Link http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i31/ozt/ListonTC2.jpg

Use the link to the image itself, the one that ends in .jpg

A simple test is copy the link to the image and open a new tab or window in your browser. If you paste the link to the image in the address bar and navigate to the link you should see the photo, if the photo doesn't appear then the link isn't right. If it does appear then paste that link into the "Picture" pop-up in the Rich Text edit mode for the Marker description. Simple

bigAPE

Nov 28 2007, 05:06 PM

As you probably all know, I love the idea that we have all this combined knowledge about Victoria and issues of relevance to new comers. I had hoped the BritVics Wiki would take off and become our single source of knowledge over time, but I now believe that it's just too technical for most members to get their head around. It's not even listed as a Sticky any more.

My next hair-brained scheme was for a collaborative map. We could all add in our favourite beaches, parks. picnic areas, meeting points, attractions, you name it. Maybe it's the time I spent on a Kibbutz as a teen but I love the idea of us all sharing knowledge and experience. Google Maps have the ability to create your own maps using their technology, but I have been patiently waiting for them to release full collaborative tools so groups can maintain maps.

Well, that time has now come and to start us off I have created the Map and added in two or three spots which I like in the area.

BritVics Communal Map

I have set the Map up so that anyone can edit it. This is so that there is no hassle over the Map admin having to know all your email addresses to allow you access. The downside is a malicious person might delete the entries but I think it's a minor risk versus the reward of making it as easy as possible for all BritVics members to add their ideas.

You don't have to add pictures to the place markers you add but I think it's a neat idea to show what's there. If you do want to add a photo to the marker you place then you can switch to "Rich Text" mode in the edit box and add in the URL to the photo by clicking on the Picture Icon.

I hope this works, because I would love to see your favourite places in Victoria

Al

sloane46

Nov 29 2007, 11:12 PM

is there anyway of putting numbers on the markers corresponding with the place list so you can see what and where each place is straight away?

kirsty&al

Nov 30 2007, 06:54 AM

Hi Al,

Can you add another photo to a placemark that someone else has already created?

Cheers
Al :)

kirsty&al

Nov 30 2007, 06:54 AM

It's okay.  I've worked it out.

Cheers again
Al :)