By augp on

Hello

I try to build a site in which the content type is sightseeing.

When I create a sightseeing I would like identify the coordinates where it belongs (pressing the point on the map or by writing the address, zip code etc to enable the system to find its location on the map).

In frontend (in each node) i would like to display a map showing the sightseeing location.

Also in the second phase i would like someone who giving the coordinates of his positition, can see the nearby sightseeing.

Knows someone tell me what module i need to use to support that functionality?

thank you very much

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gooney0’s picture

gooney0 commented

Try:

Location, and GMAP

Those two will do most of what you need.

augp’s picture

augp commented

Hello

Here-> http://drupal.org/project/gmap write that "GMap is considered a legacy module. For new installations, you may find your geospatial needs better served by more modern modules such as OpenLayers, Geofield, Geocoder, Address Field, and Get Locations, among others."

Is this true?

I would like to store coordinates in nodes and in each nodeto display the point in google maps.

Also in a search among the nodes, i woould like to display a map with all points of the search results.

Is there a way to do this? without Location? It can be done with geofield, openlayer or something else?

Thanks

transmitter’s picture

transmitter commented

I'd be interested in the same thing - it feels a bit strange to install and use a module that writes "I'm legacy" ..

heather’s picture

heather commented

Open Layers is the most widely installed:
http://drupal.org/project/openlayers/
There is an admittedly large gap between the "beta" in Nov 11 and the latest -dev release a few weeks ago. I see the module is currently "Maintenance status: Seeking new maintainer". So maybe that will be you someday :)

It is currently maintained by the guy (Zzolo) who co-wrote "Mapping with Drupal".
http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920021230.do
Anyway, that book would likely be a sound investment of $20 USD if you can afford it.

You may also want to connect with other mapping people in the community too, and find out what others have been using
http://groups.drupal.org/mapping

Good luck!