+Teuchters Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Has it gone wonky again? I just get a blank box now - using FF 2.0.0.15. No map, just the little marker icon plus the controls and cursor location. A Right Click on a cache page on the little Monkey tells me the script is running.... And the forum is quiet - so is it me??? Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 I'm not sure what's wrong, the OS website seems to be down, I've been getting error emails about contacting their server for the past few hours. Quote Link to comment
+T.R.a.M.P. Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This may give some indication as to the problems: Servers down Quote Link to comment
+walkergeoff and wife Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This may give some indication as to the problems: Servers down Tried just now - everything OK. Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This may give some indication as to the problems: Servers down Tried just now - everything OK. WG is so wrong. Quote Link to comment
+T.R.a.M.P. Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 All seems to be working now Though it did take a while to come in at first. I went direct to the OS Get-a-map page and that all seems present and correct as well. Quote Link to comment
+SEJ & B Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks for this - being a complete IT novice it took me ages to work out how to download everything - but thanks to my good friend Kev i got there in the end. Thanks for making the prog available to all us cachers! Emmeline Quote Link to comment
+G4UYG Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Am I doing something wrong? All I get is "Sorry this map tile cannot be served at the moment" Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Am I doing something wrong? All I get is "Sorry this map tile cannot be served at the moment" I have no idea why this happened, it might be a result of something wrong at the OS. I believe that we've not been hitting their imposed tile limit. Can you give me a link to the cache page to see if its a localised issue? Quote Link to comment
+G4UYG Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I have no idea why this happened, it might be a result of something wrong at the OS. I believe that we've not been hitting their imposed tile limit. Can you give me a link to the cache page to see if its a localised issue? It happens on every cache I try. Taking one at random I look at the map properties and I get http: //openspace.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmapapi/ts?KEY=4B692F8F924E6AF7E0405F0AF160613D&SERVICE=WMS&VERSION=1.1.1&REQUEST=GetMap&STYLES=&EXCEPTIONS=application%2Fvnd.ogc.se_inimage&FORMAT=image%2Fjpeg&LAYERS=1&SRS=EPSG%3A27700&BBOX=575250,181000,575500,181250&WIDTH=250&HEIGHT=250 I have added an extra space after the http: to get the full text to display in this message. The map box appears OK, I can make it bigger and smaller, look at the EULA and see the Lat/Long change as I move the mouse around. I just don't see any map, just "Sorry This map tile cannot be served at the moment" As others are OK it must be me but I don't know where to start Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 I have no idea why this happened, it might be a result of something wrong at the OS. I believe that we've not been hitting their imposed tile limit. Can you give me a link to the cache page to see if its a localised issue? It happens on every cache I try. Taking one at random I look at the map properties and I get http: //openspace.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmapapi/ts?KEY=4B692F8F924E6AF7E0405F0AF160613D&SERVICE=WMS&VERSION=1.1.1&REQUEST=GetMap&STYLES=&EXCEPTIONS=application%2Fvnd.ogc.se_inimage&FORMAT=image%2Fjpeg&LAYERS=1&SRS=EPSG%3A27700&BBOX=575250,181000,575500,181250&WIDTH=250&HEIGHT=250 I have added an extra space after the http: to get the full text to display in this message. The map box appears OK, I can make it bigger and smaller, look at the EULA and see the Lat/Long change as I move the mouse around. I just don't see any map, just "Sorry This map tile cannot be served at the moment" As others are OK it must be me but I don't know where to start Thanks for that info, it should help a little, I'll look into it further in the morning. Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 I have no idea why this happened, it might be a result of something wrong at the OS. I believe that we've not been hitting their imposed tile limit. Can you give me a link to the cache page to see if its a localised issue? It happens on every cache I try. Taking one at random I look at the map properties and I get http: //openspace.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmapapi/ts?KEY=4B692F8F924E6AF7E0405F0AF160613D&SERVICE=WMS&VERSION=1.1.1&REQUEST=GetMap&STYLES=&EXCEPTIONS=application%2Fvnd.ogc.se_inimage&FORMAT=image%2Fjpeg&LAYERS=1&SRS=EPSG%3A27700&BBOX=575250,181000,575500,181250&WIDTH=250&HEIGHT=250 I have added an extra space after the http: to get the full text to display in this message. The map box appears OK, I can make it bigger and smaller, look at the EULA and see the Lat/Long change as I move the mouse around. I just don't see any map, just "Sorry This map tile cannot be served at the moment" As others are OK it must be me but I don't know where to start I've looked at the area in question through the script, and it looks completely fine to me. The image link you gave was a tiny bit of the water in the Tthames estuary at the maximum zoom level the map can handle. When liked directly to it, you'll get a "Sorry this tile could not be served" message, since the OS check the referrer of the script. However, it should be fully visible when viewed through the map frame. I honestly have no idea why the OS servers would be refusing to serve you the map tiles. My only suggestion is to clear your browser's cache and try again. I'm sorry I couldn't have been more helpful. I may bring back the alternative set of OS maps as a legacy backup option just in case this is happening to anyone else also. Quote Link to comment
+G4UYG Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) I've looked at the area in question through the script, and it looks completely fine to me. The image link you gave was a tiny bit of the water in the Tthames estuary at the maximum zoom level the map can handle. When liked directly to it, you'll get a "Sorry this tile could not be served" message, since the OS check the referrer of the script. However, it should be fully visible when viewed through the map frame. I honestly have no idea why the OS servers would be refusing to serve you the map tiles. My only suggestion is to clear your browser's cache and try again. I'm sorry I couldn't have been more helpful. I may bring back the alternative set of OS maps as a legacy backup option just in case this is happening to anyone else also. Many thanks for trying anyway. I just picked a cache at random since it was the last one I found (yes, in the Thames Estuary) The zoom level is the Geocache default I assume? Clearing the cache makes no difference unfortunately. FYI I am using Firefox 3.0.1 and Greasemonkey 0.8.20080605W I have disabled My anti virus (Avast) and Firewall (Zone Alarm) and this made no difference. Oh well, it looks like it's not going to work for me. EDIT: I just noticed the + sign on the right so I clicked it: I can get the map in all the options apart from the top one (OS) Can I alter the script to make one of the others default? Edited August 6, 2008 by G4UYG Quote Link to comment
+G4UYG Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) After failing to get the script to work for me I removed it from my PC and forgot all about it. But the other day I tried again. Now with Version 1.3.2 (don't remember if this was the same before) Greasemonkey 0.8.20080609.0 and Firefox 3.0.5 everything is working for me! So finally I can say thanks. It was well worth the effort, very useful. Edited December 22, 2008 by G4UYG Quote Link to comment
+G4UYG Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 A year later and I can't live without this wonderful script. But now GC have changed the site Is it going to be updated?? Quote Link to comment
+Jonovich Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 A year later and I can't live without this wonderful script. But now GC have changed the site Is it going to be updated?? I too miss it hugely, but as this is user written stuff, I think adding the word PLEASE and lots of THANK YOU's wouldn't go amiss in motivating one of the good folks to consider spending their valuable time and skills on it... Jon. Quote Link to comment
+G4UYG Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I too miss it hugely, but as this is user written stuff, I think adding the word PLEASE and lots of THANK YOU's wouldn't go amiss in motivating one of the good folks to consider spending their valuable time and skills on it... Jon. Please? I'd have to go a lot further than that GROVEL, PLEAD etc. I'll go to any lengths short of actual bribery. (Hmm, perhaps that too?) The script is sorely missed here. Quote Link to comment
+hobgoblinkiteflier Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Could we have a new thread for this topic? I read the title and thought "Brilliant, its been sorted". I would also like to add my PLEASE to the requests for the author to make the changes. It's a very useful feature which I am missing, greatly. + THANK YOU Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I did email Edgemaster about the website updates causing his script to stop working but didn't get a reply. As I link to his script (and many others) from my resource website I wanted to see if it could be 'sorted'. Chris (MrB) UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Oh, I really hadn't noticed, and I didn't get an email either, Chris! I should check my spam filters. I'm in the middle of an exceptionally busy week, and I'll have no free time next weekend either (I'll be somewhere in Snowdonia) I'll see if I can investigate a fix when I have time between bits of university work... Quote Link to comment
+d-dixon Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Oh, I really hadn't noticed, and I didn't get an email either, Chris!I should check my spam filters. I'm in the middle of an exceptionally busy week, and I'll have no free time next weekend either (I'll be somewhere in Snowdonia) I'll see if I can investigate a fix when I have time between bits of university work... Thanks Edgemaster! Before seeing your message I've had a go and got a quick & dirty solution working so if anyone is desperate: http://www.dna-software.co.uk/geo/geocachi...tituter.user.js David Edited January 18, 2010 by d-dixon Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks Edgemaster!! Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yeah, that works as a quick and dirty solution, the other changes will just take a bit of stylistic tweaking. I guess I also need to check the other conditions the script works under (printable, waypoint pages, and reviewer if that section of the script still works!) I should be able to get that done fairly quickly on Wednesday some time. For now, use the version provided by d-dixon above, an update message should automatically appear when the next version by myself fixing all the bugs is released. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Just tried it and it seems to work ok except the map is half of the page and needs a quick scroll over to view it all. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+Guanajuato Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The quick & dirty fix works for me, even if its not perfect. I really missed the maps! Thanks for the work to fix it. Edgemaster, I hope you don't get distracted from work you should be doing! Are we able to offer you a virtual beer yet? Quote Link to comment
+d-dixon Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Updated to bring back child waypoints! http://www.dna-software.co.uk/geo/geocachi...tituter.user.js David Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) Version 1.3.3 of the Geocaching OS Map Substituter has been released. This release fixes the breakage caused by the Geocaching.com site changes. In particular, print friendly and the waypoint information page maps have been fixed (this took most of the work) A big red bar may have appeared if you already have the maps installed, if so click on it to install the update. Otherwise, install from here. Edited January 19, 2010 by Edgemaster Quote Link to comment
+Just Roger Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Many thanks to Dave and Edgy for their rapid action to bring back these maps. Great work guys Quote Link to comment
+G4UYG Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 As promised. Thankyou! As for virtual beer well if it's virtual, put me down for a keg. Quote Link to comment
+Jonovich Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) Version 1.3.3 of the Geocaching OS Map Substituter has been released. This release fixes the breakage caused by the Geocaching.com site changes. In particular, print friendly and the waypoint information page maps have been fixed (this took most of the work) A big red bar may have appeared if you already have the maps installed, if so click on it to install the update. Otherwise, install from here. Thanks muchly Edgemaster, very much appreciate you fixing this. It's incredible how quickly you become dependant upon all the little scripts & tools, forgetting they are even there, until of course something changes! Thanks again, Cheers, Jon. Edited January 19, 2010 by Dakar4x4 Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 What a star player you are sir. Thanks for a quick response. Quote Link to comment
+agentmancuso Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Version 1.3.3 of the Geocaching OS Map Substituter has been released. This release fixes the breakage caused by the Geocaching.com site changes. In particular, print friendly and the waypoint information page maps have been fixed (this took most of the work) A big red bar may have appeared if you already have the maps installed, if so click on it to install the update. Otherwise, install from here. Thanks again Edgemaster! Quote Link to comment
+hobgoblinkiteflier Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thank you very much, Edgemaster. You are a hero! If you are coming to the Mega, I will buy you a real pint. Quote Link to comment
+martlakes Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Excellently done that man! One of the most useful and thus most missed scripts out there. It really enhances the cache page experience. Thanks for sorting it again. Quote Link to comment
+Write and Mane Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thanks for that lovely to have O.S Maps back Quote Link to comment
+Lorri-Ann & Kev Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 You are a star thank you Quote Link to comment
+reddeeps Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Excellent - I never knew this existed, but its a great help Quote Link to comment
+grand-moff Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ditto above. Many thanks LOVE IT Quote Link to comment
+barnold Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 does not work with me. display a map of the sea west of penzance, instead of the cache location Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 does not work with me. display a map of the sea west of penzance, instead of the cache location Is this for a particular cache, or all caches? Quote Link to comment
+barnold Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Is this for a particular cache, or all caches? seems to be for all uk caches. initial display is a white area with blue borders and the zoom buttons. after a click in the zoom-in button penzance shows up in the upper right hand corner of the map. firefox 3.6 vista home premium sp2 Quote Link to comment
+barnold Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) i did click on the map frame link in your posting of aug 6 2008. then again, but much larger, the white space with the buttons and penzance coming in right hand top. further zoom-in brings me to the scilly's Edited January 25, 2010 by barnold Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Version 1.3.4 of the script has now been released. This is an urgent update, the server which hosts a part of the script is being switched off at the end of the month, this version reconfigures the script to use a new server. It also fixes some compatibility issues with Gary & Jane's scripts, (thanks to him for the patch). The new download link is: http://ge.pythonmoo.co.uk/gcmap/geocachingmaps.user.js (I'd be grateful if a moderator could fix the link in the first post of this thread also) Quote Link to comment
+JF20938 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi - I got to this topic from a Google search for "Sorry! The map tile cannot be served at the moment". I downloaded the scripts immediately above (1.3.4) to Firefox 3.6. All the options work correctly under the "+" menu, except the current OS one. I get the same result for all cache pages. I've only recently downloaded this (since the gc.com changes), so I've never seen it working. Hence, my stupidity is a very likely cause - am I required to register on the OS site to use it? - is the Feb 28 posting (and link) pointing to a complete release or just a subset of changed scripts? Hmm... I suspect it's not those things but I can't think of anything else. Ideas gratefully received Quote Link to comment
+JF20938 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Hi - I got to this topic from a Google search for "Sorry! The map tile cannot be served at the moment". I downloaded the scripts immediately above (1.3.4) to Firefox 3.6. All the options work correctly under the "+" menu, except the current OS one. I get the same result for all cache pages. I've only recently downloaded this (since the gc.com changes), so I've never seen it working. Hence, my stupidity is a very likely cause - am I required to register on the OS site to use it? - is the Feb 28 posting (and link) pointing to a complete release or just a subset of changed scripts? Hmm... I suspect it's not those things but I can't think of anything else. Ideas gratefully received Sorry, I know I submitted this twice. I got an error the first time and thought it hadn't posted. Admins: please delete this one if you see it. Edited March 3, 2010 by JF20938 Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 The maps are displayed 'live' so it is possible the server was unavailable at the time you tried. I have just looked at it is working fine for me. Check that Greasemonkey is running. In the bottom right corner of the Firefox screen you should see a smiling monkey. If it is greyed out then it's disabled. Just left click to enable it. If you RIGHT click the monkey you'll see which scripts are running. Do this with the cache page open and you should see the Map Substituter script showing. Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
+londontavern Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I installed using the above link two days ago and all was well. Although when I first tried it, I also thought it was not working. Then I scrolled down a cache page to look at the logs and there it was between the encrypted clue and the logs. Another script that works well is the one that decrypts the clue without opening another page. Quote Link to comment
+T.R.a.M.P. Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Also don't forget that if you have something like NoScript installed you will need to add the new server to the white list. Quote Link to comment
+JF20938 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hmm... thanks for the comments. I think the server is fine because it's been like this for a few days, this morning, and right now. Greasemonkey is on and appears to be working. I also know where the map is supposed to be - the other overlays under the "+" sign appear correctly, including the 1940's one. I don't know what NoScript is, but I've not installed it. Once again, the other overlays work fine. Nope - I don't know what I'm talking about here - but I suspect NoScript is not the problem. I can right-click on the cache map area to get the url: http://openspace.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osma...&HEIGHT=200 I get the same error when I paste that into Firefox's or IE8's Location bar. I guess the latter suggests it's not the Greasmonkey script at all. Curses! Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Couple of days? Something comes to mind Edgemaster was making a change to the script... Have a look on the forum for an update. I'll see if I can find it. Post 143 above -have you installed the new script? Works for me. Edited March 3, 2010 by Bear and Ragged Quote Link to comment
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