[web2py] Re: How to use maps in plugin_wiki
Phil,
I don't maintain the plugin, but here's what I did to test to see if it
would still work. I made copies of all my files (backup). I read the Google
developer page that says that now only businesses have to pay for a key.
So if you are learning how to use the api you don't have to pay anything
now, it is free.
I removed the instances or mentions of GOOGLE_KEY in the model file that
came with the web2py plugin, and also in the plugin's index file.
In my view I added the reference to google's path for the v3 api like this:
{{response.files.append(URL('https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false'))}}
{{extend 'layout.html'}}
{{=LOAD('plugin_gmap')}}
then I saved the file. It loaded with no problems.
Also, I think the newest version of web2py has more GIS type features built
in with examples, but I haven't got the chance
yet to try them out. There might be more discussion about this on the list.
Good luck!
Margaret
On Monday, September 17, 2012 2:10:48 AM UTC-5, Philip Kilner wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'd like to embed a map in a view, and am trying to use plugin_wiki.
>
> I have plugin_wiki installed, and when I use a simpler function, like the
> YouTube example: -
>
> {{=plugin_wiki.widget('youtube',code='l7AWnfFRc7g')}}
>
>
> ...all is well.
>
> However, if I try to embed a map, I get a ticket with: -
>
> Traceback (most recent call last):
> File "/home/philk/web2py/gluon/restricted.py", line 209, in restricted
> exec ccode in environment
> File "/home/philk/web2py/applications/myapp/views/property/index.html",
> line 151, in
> AttributeError: 'PluginWiki' object has no attribute 'map'
>
> Can anyone clue me in as to what I'm missing?
>
> N.B. I'm new to plugins (most of my apps a re simple CRUD), so I may well
> have overlooked something fundamental.
>
> Also, when I get it working I'm a bit confused about the need for an API
> key - the book says "key is the google map api key (default works for
> 127.0.0.1)", but first of all I don't see a default key, and secondly I see
> from the docs at: -
>
> https://developers.google.com/maps/signup
>
> ...that the version that needed an API key is deprecated, so I'm concerned
> that the map plugin itself may be updated.
>
> What would really help me out would be a downloadable app that contained a
> worked example, if there is such a thing.
>
> ---
>
> Cheers,
>
> PhilK
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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[web2py] Re: How to use maps in plugin_wiki
Hi Margaret, On Monday, 17 September 2012 21:36:47 UTC+1, greaneym wrote: > > Here is a copy of my model, controller and view files where I got it to > work. > Great, thanks - just what I needed. > You need to obtain a key from google because if more than a default number > of people visit your site, you will have to pay them for the use. I forget > what is that specific rule, but you can read their policy. > > This is going to be the sticking point, I think. The issue is that the plugin appears to use the Google Maps v2 API, but this is deprecated and new keys are not available (although existing keys continue to work). -- Cheers, PhilK --
[web2py] Re: How to use maps in plugin_wiki
Phil,
That plugin still works.
Look in the model file that comes with the plugin. It tells you how to
implement the plugin.
Here is a copy of my model, controller and view files where I got it to
work.
You need to obtain a key from google because if more than a default number
of people visit your site, you will have to pay them for the use. I forget
what is that specific rule, but you can read their policy.
I haven't tried the plugin wiki yet, but here is what worked for viewing
the map with the plugin.
I have a separate model for loading lat, long data.
model file:
plugin_gmap.py
from gluon.storage import Storage
plugin_gmap=Storage()
plugin_gmap.key='insert_your_string_key_here_from_google' # key for
localhost
plugin_gmap.set=db(db.capitals.id>0).select() ### change this to a query
that lists records with latitude and longitute
#for row in plugin_gmap.set: print
row.capital_latitude,row.capital_longitude
points=db(db.capitals.id>0).select() ### change this to a query that lists
records with latitude and longitute
#plugin_gmap.represent=lambda row: '%(first_name)s %(last_name)s' %
row['auth_user']
plugin_gmap.represent=lambda row: '%(capital_name)s %(capital_latitude)s
%(capital_longitude)s ' % row
# include plugin in views with {{=LOAD('plugin_gmap')}}
controllers:
plugin_gmap.py
def index():
width = request.vars.width or 400
height = request.vars.height or 300
#rows = plugin_gmap.set.select()
rows = db(db.capitals.id>0).select()
for row in rows:
row.plugin_gmap_popup = plugin_gmap.represent(row)
return
dict(width=width,height=height,rows=rows,GOOGLEMAP_KEY=plugin_gmap.key)
# return
DIV(width=width,height=height,rows=rows,GOOGLEMAP_KEY=plugin_gmap.key).xml()
idef index():
width = request.vars.width or 400
height = request.vars.height or 300
#rows = plugin_gmap.set.select()
rows = db(db.capitals.id>0).select()
for row in rows:
row.plugin_gmap_popup = plugin_gmap.represent(row)
return
dict(width=width,height=height,rows=rows,GOOGLEMAP_KEY=plugin_gmap.key)
# return
DIV(width=width,height=height,rows=rows,GOOGLEMAP_KEY=plugin_gmap.key).xml()
in view file just put this line in below the
{{extend 'layout.html'}}
{{=LOAD('plugin_gmap')}}
This combination worked for me.
Margaret
On Monday, September 17, 2012 2:10:48 AM UTC-5, Philip Kilner wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'd like to embed a map in a view, and am trying to use plugin_wiki.
>
> I have plugin_wiki installed, and when I use a simpler function, like the
> YouTube example: -
>
> {{=plugin_wiki.widget('youtube',code='l7AWnfFRc7g')}}
>
>
> ...all is well.
>
> However, if I try to embed a map, I get a ticket with: -
>
> Traceback (most recent call last):
> File "/home/philk/web2py/gluon/restricted.py", line 209, in restricted
> exec ccode in environment
> File "/home/philk/web2py/applications/myapp/views/property/index.html",
> line 151, in
> AttributeError: 'PluginWiki' object has no attribute 'map'
>
> Can anyone clue me in as to what I'm missing?
>
> N.B. I'm new to plugins (most of my apps a re simple CRUD), so I may well
> have overlooked something fundamental.
>
> Also, when I get it working I'm a bit confused about the need for an API
> key - the book says "key is the google map api key (default works for
> 127.0.0.1)", but first of all I don't see a default key, and secondly I see
> from the docs at: -
>
> https://developers.google.com/maps/signup
>
> ...that the version that needed an API key is deprecated, so I'm concerned
> that the map plugin itself may be updated.
>
> What would really help me out would be a downloadable app that contained a
> worked example, if there is such a thing.
>
> ---
>
> Cheers,
>
> PhilK
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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[web2py] Re: How to use maps in plugin_wiki
Hi, Having dug a bit deeper into the options available, it doesn't look like much of a chore to roll my own Google Maps integration. Looking at my choices this one: - http://code.google.com/p/jquery-ui-map/ ...looked promising, but i wondered what others were using? However, I'm now curious about the status of plugin_wiki - I was surprised when I clicked on the link to the Mercurial repository for plugin_wiki to see if I could check out an updated version to be be taken to: - http://code.google.com/p/cube2py/ ...which seems to be an earlier version. Can I ask if there is a more current version of plugin_wiki than that available for download? -- Cheers, PhilK --
