argh I'm clearly a dumbass and can't use google maps. I think I've managed to add 3 markers, but i'm not entirely sure how, and they only show up on the list and not on the map (so I can't delete them). Erm, help?
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Ahem. I've now worked out how to use google maps, and have added a proper marker on that actually works for myself.
...The other 3 (Sez's place, no 83 and no 84 are on the list but don't show on the map though, so I don't know how to delete them! If anyone can figure out how please delete away. Sorry )
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Can't see your "additional" listings sez?
Good to see where everyone is, and thanks for adding the GYO office, nice touch Paul/Jeannine.
Bluemoon, you don't live a million miles from my outlaws it would seem.
Heebiejeebie you are my closest neighbour, and i guess it's only right that you enjoy gardening living in Letchworth.A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/
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The maps take forever to load don't they? Is anyone using Google Earth to view this, rather than Google Maps? If so, forgive me for pointing out the obvious!
If you download and install Google Earth you get a copy of the global map on your hard drive. By opening the grapes map in Google Maps and then clicking 'View in Google Earth' you can download the place markers (ie where all our plots are) and view them on your own saved version of the map.
This way you are using map data off your hard drive rather than off the web, so it loads almost instantly - about as fast as I can scroll. The online data changes whenever anyone adds or updates a data point, but as long as you go through the downloading process via Google Maps each time you view (only takes a few seconds) rather than just viewing the saved grape data from your hard drive, you'll stay up to date.
I think that's how it works anyway... Wayne?!Resistance is fertile
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Originally posted by smallblueplanet View PostFor bobleponge - to put a pin in the grapes map....
Grapes Maps
1st you must have a google account - open the map and try signing in - top right. When you've signed in/created an account reopen the map.
Type your address or post code in the search bar - click 'search maps'
This should zoom you to where you 'grow' or live.
Under where it says 'google maps uk' click on the tab that says 'My maps' (so you put your pin in the main map where evryone else is).
On the left hand menu (to the right of HWs piccy) click 'edit'
On the map (top left) click on the blue pin (looks like a balloon) and then drag it to where you want it to be, click again to 'set' it.
A box appears - type your details in the Title (and description if you like) then click Okay.
Back on the left hand menu (near HW's piccy) click Save, then click Done.
That should be you added to the Grapes Map?To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower
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Originally posted by Paul Wagland View PostThe maps take forever to load don't they? Is anyone using Google Earth to view this, rather than Google Maps? If so, forgive me for pointing out the obvious!
If you download and install Google Earth you get a copy of the global map on your hard drive. By opening the grapes map in Google Maps and then clicking 'View in Google Earth' you can download the place markers (ie where all our plots are) and view them on your own saved version of the map.
This way you are using map data off your hard drive rather than off the web, so it loads almost instantly - about as fast as I can scroll. The online data changes whenever anyone adds or updates a data point, but as long as you go through the downloading process via Google Maps each time you view (only takes a few seconds) rather than just viewing the saved grape data from your hard drive, you'll stay up to date.
I think that's how it works anyway... Wayne?!A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/
BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012
Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.
What would Vedder do?
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Originally posted by Paul Wagland View PostDoes that mean I have a graphics card?! Check me out!Last edited by smallblueplanet; 26-02-2008, 04:35 PM.To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower
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Viewing the Grape map through Google Earth is a good option for me, loads faster & easier to scroll around. We definately have a graphics card though - OH is a gamer, so we've got the best one we could(n't) afford, although it's probably obsolete by now
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Lol! you could sell it to PaulW Sarzwix?Last edited by smallblueplanet; 26-02-2008, 04:47 PM.To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower
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My graphic card:
Paul
If you like Google Earth, have a look at this: Flash Earth ...satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash
Minutes of fun!A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/
BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012
Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.
What would Vedder do?
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