Coordinate Location System

[Tbone]

As a member of the Furious Angels, you are equipped with Zion's finest equipment. Zion most recently sent me their newest piece of equipment, the Coordinate Location System (CLS). CLS allows FAers to quickly determine the location of key areas of the Matrix. You are able to search Zion's exclusive database of Hardlines, Access Nodes, and Vendors. As with every piece of equipment, there could be flaws. If you see a coordinate that is incorrect, please post the correction here. You can access the CLS here:

http://www.followtheangel.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Coords&file=index


OOC: Ketamininja made this awesome module for us! Thanks Keta!!

[Anonymous]

Sexiness.

[Anonymous]

That IS Sexiness.  Really nice Ket

[Anonymous]

Maybe we could add a "tools" link in the left nav bar or something like that ?

[Eroz]

Did we make that or was it given to us?

[Anonymous]

As Tbone said, Ketamininja made it.

Nice little app.

[Ketamininja]

unfortunately it can't go in the menu on the left as it would violate the beta NDA.
It HAS to stay in the beta forums - until I figure out how to show a menu that only those in beta can see, and if T-bone wants that too.

I was thinking just having a quick block (like FAT) that is only seen to beta users.
I will be updating the program this week (Admins will be able to edit existing records for correction).

[Anonymous]

POIs (Points of Interest) like the Metacortex building might be a nice addition.

A nearest (whatever) feature would be nice. Input your coords, grab the closest location. Or maybe a dynamic map that would show your location and the things closest to you. Hmm. I might do that anyway.

For editing, I like the idea of anyone being able to enter a new piece of data, but having it not go 'live' until that data is verified by an admin - that gives admins oversight and the ability to delete or approve entries to keep the list complete and accurate while allowing anyone to go out and find new things. Makes it easier for everyone. (Well. Easier for everyone except the person writing it. )

Anyway. Yeah. Other than that, you pwn all. Let me know if you want any help...

[Broin]

Very nice Ket.... You know this is the kind of thing why the FA rocks and will be a dominate force inside MXO.   Onward and upward folks

[Anonymous]

I like Gillette's idea about being able to input your coordinates and look for something close.  Sometimes you just need any close hardline :-)  A dynamic map would be great too.

We might want to add extra info to vendors to specify what kind of stuff they sell.  Many people keep asking where they can find high level soldier abilities, etc.

[Ketamininja]

Nice ideas all, thanks for the kind words
Ok, the next version is already in production - this was the first release (v0.9!).
I expect a working version of these functions within a couple of days, I am adding:

- Search for closest item (by coordinates - input your location).
- Add coords by any user (must be verified by admin before input).
- Admin can edit existing records and view records ready for verification.
- Table information extended to include items types (vendors).

Anything else CAN be put in (ie POI), but currently must be hardcoded into the PHP file.
I am looking at storing the values in another table, and calling that to populate the drop down box. This means that Admins will be able to add new values to the drop down boxes.

The map would be nice, but this is something I'll add later perhaps, currently I want the DB working for everything else. Gillette, if you want to start making a dynamic map that takes variables from the database, please feel free! PM T-bone or myself if you need to get hold of the php/db information.

[Anonymous]

You might make it the closest three items, and make which type of item selectable.

[Anonymous]

Awesome! Any possibility of adding some general text ouput fuction to it?

[Anonymous]

Does it do tricks? Would it be possible to have it make my morning coffee?

But seriously, way to go Ket!

[Anonymous]

Has anyone else had a problem looking for vendors? I can't seem to locate any with this otherwise snazzy little protocal.

~Nobu