+MarcB Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Would it be possible to create a link in cache pages in the UK to Streetmap.co.uk so that users could quickly access the excellent OS maps? I can't see there would be a problem with licences or copyright and all it would require is a small piece of code on the cache page. Here's an example of what it could link to- map I and hundreds of other cachers would find this extremely useful, but what are the chances of getting this implemented? MarcB Link to comment
+The Rouses Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 This would be a hugely useful resource! It gets my vote! Link to comment
+DesG Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 It gets our vote too. Des & Bren (snerdbe) Link to comment
+Marky Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 It looks like they have a lat/lon interface, so this should be doable. --Marky Link to comment
+Flackadder Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Now, that is a good idea :-) Link to comment
+Molinnis Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Definately a good idea if it can be implemented. Link to comment
+GAZ Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Sounds like a good idea to me. Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Yes please . Would be excellent if we could have this added. Link to comment
+NickandAliandEliza Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 And whilst your at it is there any chance of re-instating whatever it is you have to re-instate so that GeocacheUK can start to function again? Pretty please and we promise to be your bestest friends in the whole wide world..... Link to comment
+dogastus Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 That would be a GREAT facility, I really hope it can be done. Link to comment
+The Hokesters Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 This would be really useful for us over here Ta! The Hokesters... Link to comment
+TeamG Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 yip yip yip!!! couldn't agree more. Link to comment
+zensunni Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 This would be a hugely useful resource link! It gets my vote as well ! Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 (edited) Pretty please and we promise to be your bestest friends in the whole wide world..... We already are!! It certainly gets my vote as well. As good as they are tyhe maps used at the moment only give a general idea of the location, as they don't go into enough detail. Thanks YOUR BESTEST FRIENDS Edited August 9, 2004 by Haggis Hunter Link to comment
+minstrelcat Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Another vote here! Lisa Link to comment
+Fangsy Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 This would rock muchly, I would love to see it. Link to comment
+Teasel Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Yes please! The streetmap maps are far better than any of the sites currently linked to. And if you know that you can get the proper 1:50K series OS maps by clicking on the slightly larger house icon (ie don't use the + icon), then the real advantages become clear! Link to comment
Jeremy Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I actually already do this for the reviewers, so I just need to copy and paste the code for the UK caches. I'll get this done for the next patch sometime this week. Link to comment
+MarcB Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Thanks very, very much Jeremy! MarcB Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Thanks Jeremy You're a star Your Bestest Friends Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Thanks Jeremy. It's great to see you listening and agreeing to reasonable requests from us limeys Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Many thanks! That will be extremely useful. Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 marvellous - cheers Jeremy - its the third house from the right for the best os map.... Link to comment
Lactodorum Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I actually already do this for the reviewers, so I just need to copy and paste the code for the UK caches. I'll get this done for the next patch sometime this week. Unfortunately the link hasn't worked for some time (ever since Streetmap changed their service). I guess the code needs re-doing. Link to comment
+The Hokesters Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Is this something to do with Streetmap changing thier paths every 24 hours? Links are available once in every 24 hour period. If you look below any map they provide a static link which will always take you to the map (it researches your serch string every time you activate the link thus finding the current location for the map you need. Linking to the URL for your map will only work for up to 24 hours! The Hokesters... Link to comment
+MarcB Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 It doesn't look like this will work then! Noooo MarcB Link to comment
+MarcB Posted August 15, 2004 Author Share Posted August 15, 2004 Any news on the progress of this feature Jeremy? MarcB Link to comment
+MarcB Posted September 5, 2004 Author Share Posted September 5, 2004 What happened to this? Link to comment
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