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CartoGraf is an interactive web-based mapping application to enhance learning in history and geography classes in high schools. CartoGraf is mainly based on Maps, Drawings, PluginAppFrame and Trackers. It is a great example of how to use profiles in a general purpose app (Tiki) to make a very specific application.

It will be launched in June 2012.

To get your own copy of CartoGraf
  1. Download and Install Tiki9 (Use the Daily Build of from SVN until 9.0 is officially released).
  2. Apply the CartoGraf profile
  3. Follow the profile instructions

We hope you like it and please do join the community!

Work in Progress...

(Do not use Kaltura wikiplugin as it is not enabled in default install when viewing the profile before apply)

General

YAML
instructions: Instructions
preferences:
 feature_sefurl: y
 allowRegister: y
 browsertitle: CartoGraf Project
 tracker_refresh_itemlink_detail: y
 header_custom_js: wikicontent:CartoGraf_LiveHeaderMap
 geo_always_load_openlayers: y
 url_after_validation: Account_Validated
 feature_jquery_ui_theme: start

Permissions

YAML
permissions:
 Anonymous:
  allow:
   - search
   - view_trackers
   - tracker_view_attachments
 Registered:
  allow:
   - attach_trackers
   - create_tracker_items
   - add_object
   - remove_object
   - upload_files


Users

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: users
  data: 
    name: $profilerequest:Test User 1 Login Name:$demo$
    pass: $profilerequest:Password for User 1:$demo5$
    change: $profilerequest:Change password for User 1 after first login? (y/n):$n$
    email: $profilerequest:User 1 Email (optional):$ $
    groups: [ $profilerequest:Groups User 1 should be assigned (for more groups separate them by comma):$Registered$ ]

Look & Feel

YAML
preferences:
 style: CartoGraf.css
 feature_fixed_width: n
 feature_page_title: n
 feature_sitelogo: y
 wiki_edit_plugin: n
 sitelogo_src: styles/CartoGraf/logo.gif


YAML
objects:
 -
  type: menu
  ref: CartoGraf_Top_menu
  data:
   name: Top
   description: A menu containing the base navigation of the site
   collapse: none
   items:
    -
     name: Home
     url: ((HomePage))
    -
     name: Partners
     url: ((Partners))
 -
  type: menu
  ref: CartoGraf_RightEdge_menu
  data:
   name: RightEdge
   description: 
   collapse: none
   items:
    -
     name: Register
     url: tiki-register.php
    -
     name: Demo
     url: ((Demo))
    -
     name: Contact
     url: ((Contact))


Modules

YAML
preferences:
 modseparateanon: y
objects:
 -
  type: module
  ref: LiveHeaderMap_module
  data:
   position: top
   order: 0
   name: LiveHeaderMap
   groups: [ Anonymous, Registered ]
   params:
    nopage: Map
   custom: <div id="TheLiveHeaderMap" style="height:188px"></div>
 -
  type: module
  ref: LocationSearch_module
  data:
   position: top
   order: 1
   name: map_search_location
   groups: [ Registered ]
   params:
    legacy_mode: search_box
    show_search_button: y
    show_go_button: n
    show_edit_button: n
    default_button: search
    page: Map
    nobox: y
    style: "float: right; margin-right: 350px" #most of them ignored as the module is not standard
 -
  type: module
  ref: TopMenu_module
  data:
   position: top
   order: 1
   name: menu
   groups: [ Anonymous, Registered ]
   params:
    id: $CartoGraf_Top_menu
    type:horiz
    css:y
    menu_id:TopMenu
    translate:y
    nobox:y
    decorations:n
    notitle:y
    style: "float: left; margin-left: 350px"
 -
  type: module
  ref: RightEdgeMenu_module
  data:
   position: right
   order: 1
   name: menu
   groups: [ Anonymous ]
   params: 
    id: $CartoGraf_RightEdge_menu
    menu_id: RightEdgeMenu
    nobox: y
    nopage: Map


Features

YAML
preferences:
 feature_wiki: y
 feature_articles: n
 feature_mytiki: n
 feature_trackers: y
 geo_tilesets: [openstreetmap, google_physical, google_street, google_satellite, blank]
 geo_google_streetview: y
 geo_google_streetview_overlay: y
 wikiplugin_appframe: y
 wikiplugin_list: y
 feature_search: y
 feature_wiki_argvariable: y
 trackerfield_geographicfeature: y
 fgal_upload_from_source: y



Drawing

Hiding of Drawing buttons requires Tiki10
YAML
preferences:
 feature_draw: y
 feature_draw_hide_buttons: ellipse_cx, tool_ellipse_cy, tool_ellipse_rx, tool_ellipse_ry, rect_width_tool, rect_height_tool, cornerRadiusLabel, tool_eyedropper, view_grid, tool_fill, tool_angle, tool_blur, tool_position, xy_panel, marker_panel, tool_stroke, tool_reorient, rulers, sidepanels, tool_path, tool_source, tool_zoom, tool_eyedropper, view_grid, tool_wireframe, line_panel


Trackers

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: tracker
  ref: pointsOfInterest
  data:
   name: Points of interest
   allow: [creator_modification, creator_deletion]
   show: list_modification_date
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: poiName
  data:
   name: Name
   type: text_field
   tracker: $pointsOfInterest
   flags: [ mandatory, list, title, link, searchable ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: poiIcon
  data:
   name: Icon
   type: icon
   tracker: $pointsOfInterest
   flags: [ list ]
   options: "$profileobject:iconContainer$"
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: poiMap
  data:
   name: Map
   type: item_link
   options: "$profileobject:maps$,$profileobject:mapName$,0,,opc,,,,0,0,exact,one,0,$profileobject:mapShareCode$"
   tracker: $pointsOfInterest
   flags: [ mandatory, list, title, searchable ]
   permname: map
   visible: admin_only
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: poiLocation
  data:
   name: Location
   type: map
   options: "1"
   tracker: $pointsOfInterest
   flags: [ mandatory ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: poiFinder
  data:
   name: Finder
   type: user
   options: "1"
   tracker: $pointsOfInterest
   flags: [ mandatory, list ]
   permname: finder
   visible: admin_only
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: poiDescription
  data:
   name: Description
   type: text_area
   options: ""
   tracker: $pointsOfInterest
   flags: [  ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: poiImage
  data:
   name: Image
   type: files
   options: "$profileobject:imageContainer$,image/*,1,1"
   tracker: $pointsOfInterest
   flags: [  ]


Zones Tracker

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: tracker
  ref: zones
  data:
   name: Zones
   allow: [creator_modification, creator_deletion]
   show: list_modification_date
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: zoneName
  data:
   name: Name
   type: text_field
   tracker: $zones
   flags: [ list, title, link, searchable ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: zoneMap
  data:
   name: Map
   type: item_link
   options: "$profileobject:maps$,$profileobject:mapName$,0,,opc,,,,0,0,exact,one,0,$profileobject:mapShareCode$"
   tracker: $zones
   flags: [ mandatory, list, title, searchable ]
   permname: map
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: zoneFeature
  data:
   name: Zone
   type: geographic_feature
   options: ""
   tracker: $zones
   flags: [ mandatory ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: zoneFinder
  data:
   name: Finder
   type: user
   options: "1"
   tracker: $zones
   flags: [ mandatory, list ]
   permname: finder
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: zoneDescription
  data:
   name: Description
   type: text_area
   options: ""
   tracker: $zones
   flags: [  ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: zoneImage
  data:
   name: Image
   type: files
   options: "$profileobject:imageContainer$,image/*,1,1"
   tracker: $zones
   flags: [  ]


Maps Tracker

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: tracker
  ref: maps
  data:
   name: Maps
   allow: [creator_modification, creator_deletion]
   show: list_modification_date
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: mapName
  data:
   name: Name
   type: text_field
   tracker: $maps
   flags: [ mandatory, list, title, link, searchable ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: mapDescription
  data:
   name: Description
   type: text_area
   tracker: $maps
   flags: [ searchable ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: mapBaseLocation
  data:
   name: Base Location
   type: map
   tracker: $maps
   flags: [ mandatory ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: mapOwner
  data:
   name: Owner
   type: user
   options: "1"
   tracker: $maps
   flags: [ mandatory, list ]
   permname: owner
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: mapShareCode
  data:
   name: Share Code
   type: text_field
   tracker: $maps
   flags: [ list ]
   options: "0,10,,,15
   permname: shareCode


Legend

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: tracker
  ref: legend
  data:
   name: Legend
   allow: [creator_modification, creator_deletion]
   show: list_modification_date
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: legendIcon
  data:
   name: Icon
   type: icon
   tracker: $legend
   flags: [ mandatory, list ]
   options: "$profileobject:iconContainer$"
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: legendText
  data:
   name: Text
   type: text_field
   tracker: $legend
   flags: [ mandatory, list, title, link, searchable ]
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: legendMap
  data:
   name: Map
   type: item_link
   options: "$profileobject:maps$,$profileobject:mapName$,0,,opc,,,,0,0,exact,one,0,$profileobject:mapShareCode$"
   tracker: $legend
   flags: [ mandatory, list, title, searchable ]
   permname: map
   visible: admin_only
 -
  type: tracker_field
  ref: legendFinder
  data:
   name: Finder
   type: user
   options: "1"
   tracker: $legend
   flags: [ mandatory, list ]
   permname: finder
   visible: admin_only


File Galleries

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: file_gallery
  ref: iconContainer
  data:
   parent: 1
   name: Icons
   description: Icons available for selection in the map.
   owner: admin
   archives: 5
   flags: [ public, visible ]
   column: [ icon, name, created, creator, files ]
   init_files:
    - http://profiles.tiki.org/pics/icons/plugin.png
 -
  type: file_gallery
  ref: imageContainer
  data:
   parent: 1
   name: Image Uploads
   description: Images uploaded by students
   owner: admin
   archives: -1
   flags: [ public, visible ]
   column: [ icon, name, created, creator, files ]


Wiki Pages

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: home_page
  data:
   name: HomePage
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_HomePage
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: instructions_page
  data:
   name: Instructions
   description: Profile Instructions
   lang: en
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_Instructions
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: account_validated_page
  data:
   name: Account_Validated
   description: Account Validated
   lang: en
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_NewAccountValidationIncludedPage
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: demo_page
  data:
   name: Demo
   lang: en
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_Demo
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: partners_page
  data:
   name: Partners
   lang: en
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_Partners
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: contact_page
  data:
   name: Contact
   lang: en
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_Contact


Application Frame Pages

YAML
objects:
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: map_page
  data:
   name: Map
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_Map
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: mapcanvas_share_page
  data:
   name: MapCanvasShare
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_MapCanvasShare
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: mapcanvas_solo_page
  data:
   name: MapCanvasSolo
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_MapCanvasSolo
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: mapselector_page
  data:
   name: MapSelector
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_MapSelector
 -
  type: wiki_page
  ref: mapinfo_page
  data:
   name: MapInfo
   content: wikicontent:CartoGraf_MapInfo


Using:


Developer notes

  • When you apply the profile, you may see "Preference set: geo_tilesets=Array" in the response. This is a cosmetic error. The preference is set correctly.
  • If you want a search box (until it appears in the design), put 
    {module name=map_search_location}
    in the AppFrame at CartoGraf_Map.
1-liner to re-install a fresh Tiki with profile
php installer/shell.php install;php lib/search/shell.php rebuild; php lib/profilelib/shell.php install CartoGraf



Questions

  • Meta data about maps
    • No current way to edit after creation
    • Should we add a description text area which will end up in the space instead of "placeholder"?
  • Should we add test users?
    • ex.: demo/demo
      • luci will add in profile
  • Map title
    • Where does it go?
  • Where should layer selector go?
  • Is there any point for the "Editable" and "Markers" checkboxes currently in tools?

Todos

Maps

  • Minify JavaScript not working with 41807
  • Determine position of layer selector
  • Bigger icons
  • Permit deletion of
    • own POIs done
    • own zones done
    • own legends
  • Pan/Zoom button: add on POI + StreetView
  • StreetView: nicer error message when not found
  • Sharing & map selection: improve interface Done
  • Color picker for lines and zones: add OK button, which unselects the feature (and thus, shows color change)
  • Permalink: Share link with lat/long/zoom. Thus, with points, but not popups Done
  • Texte on POI? (even without pop-up?)
  • Improve UI of POI (to be less "system" and more "application")
  • Retest color changing of lines (Marc had an issue selecting a line created by a Registered user) Good now
  • Search: after picking result from short list, list should disappear and perhaps maps should zoom in

Drawing

  • Drawing on jpeg issue
  • pop-up too small fixed
  • r41807: Registered users don't have draw on image button
  • Stay in place after draw (Robert)
    • IE9 and Firefox are superb. Chrome needs an extra refresh to show background pic
  • Drawing inteface is cluttered (too big, too many scrollbars)
  • Why is opacity disappearing?

Trunk

  • Double SVG-edit interface in trunk
  • Proper testing of hiding buttons, and add list to profile
    • After: apply for a backport to 9.x

General

  • Get it working on http://demo.tiki.org/cartograf/
    • Weird issues, suspected issue with Lucene "Search index could not be updated. The site is misconfigured. Contact an administrator."
    • Demo should flush daily
      • Pass sender email, password, etc. in the cron job
      • Perhaps we could do two runs
        • 1st run is general profile (like everyone else)
        • 2nd run is profile with things specific to the demo (and hard coding instructions to avoid having any manual config)
  • Make waiting with a better UI (ex.: blank page with spinner instead of seeing Tiki application stuff)

Community building

  • A started profile with realistic course data
  • More videos
  • More docs
  • A microsite would be nice but likely too much work for this phase

Limitations

  • We would have liked to add an Overview Map, but it is not working well. Next step would be to try again in OpenLayers 2.12 when it comes out. It works now!

History

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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:56 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte merging 158
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:53 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte still 157
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:49 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte why? 156
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:38 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte nice! 155
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:36 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte ... 154
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:27 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte search ideas 153
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:23 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte merging list. + IE9 now works 152
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:08 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte done more 151
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 04:07 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte done 150
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 03:12 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte Make it nicer to share maps by default 149
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 02:52 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte yay! 148
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 02:43 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte AFAIK, unused permissions 147
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Wed 06 of Jun, 2012 01:12 GMT-0000 luciash d' being 🧙 fix height 146
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 22:12 GMT-0000 luciash d' being 🧙 with its palette it fits the theme better than default flick 145
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 19:54 GMT-0000 Louis-Philippe Huberdeau Enabling the streetview overlay 144
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 18:24 GMT-0000 luciash d' being 🧙 needs space ? 143
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 18:12 GMT-0000 luciash d' being 🧙 demo user 142
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 18:06 GMT-0000 luciash d' being 🧙 going to add demo user 141
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 16:56 GMT-0000 Louis-Philippe Huberdeau Allow deletion of items by the creator 140
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 16:49 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte fixed 139
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 16:45 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte Map legend is now clearer 138
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 16:33 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte Good job LP! 137
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 16:08 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte 9.x later 136
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Tue 05 of Jun, 2012 16:04 GMT-0000 Marc Laporte fixed 135
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Mon 04 of Jun, 2012 19:29 GMT-0000 luciash d' being 🧙 openstreetmap first 134
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