Local weather

[theczech]

This is how I created a small window that shows a little weather info localized either for the user (if the user provided his/her zipcode) or for a pre-defined area if the user didn't provide his/her zipcode or isn't logged-in/registered.

vB version: 3.5.x, 3.6.x, 3.7.x
vBa version: 2.x, 3.x

Not guaranteed to work in other versions, however, reports have it that it works on vB 3.7.3 & vBa 3.1.


1. Create a custom user profile field:

Admin CP -> User Profile Fields -> Add New User Profile field

Profile Field Type: single-line text box
Title: ZIP code
Description: Enter your ZIP code. Some features on this website will be customized to your location (for example Weather Info). This information is kept private and other visitors cannot see it.
Max length of allowed user input: 5
Private Field: Yes
Field Searchable on Members List: No
Show on Members List: No
Regular Expression: "[0-9]" (dont enter the quotes)
Which page displays this option?: Edit Profile

IMPORTANT: Once you save the profile field and you're taken to the list of your profile fields, make a note of it's id number. Look to the right of it, it will say "field" and then a number, in my case it's "field7" This number is important, make a note of it, we'll use it later.

2. Create a template module:

Admin CP -> vBa CMPS -> Add Module -> Template

Fill out the fields to suit your taste.

Template to include: adv_portal_weather (or whatever you like)
Style: remember to pick one!
Use Module Shell Template: Yes
Template content: (WILL BE MODIFIED IN THE NEXT STEP)

<tr>
<td class="alt2" align="center">
<if condition="$bbuserinfo[FIELDX] == '' ">
Weather information for X__________X:<br>
<script src="http://netwx.accuweather.com/netweatherV2.asp?zipcode=DEFAULT_ZIP_HERE&lang=eng&size=5&metric=0"></script><br><br>
<if condition="$bbuserinfo[userid] > '0' ">
Would you like to see a weather info for your location?<br>
<br>
Click <a href="$vboptions[bburl]/profile.php?do=editprofile">here</a> and enter your zipcode into your profile. <br>
<br>
Every time you come back to our website your local weather will be displayed.
</if>
<if condition="$bbuserinfo[userid] == '0'">
Would you like to see weather info for your location?<br>
<br>
Please <a href="$vboptions[bburl]/register.php?">register</a> with our website and remember to fill in your zipcode.<br>
<br>
Every time you come back to our website your local weather will be displayed.
</if>
<else />
<script src="http://netwx.accuweather.com/netweatherV2.asp?zipcode=$bbuserinfo[FIELDX]&lang=eng&size=5&metric=0"></script>
</if>
</td>
</tr>

MODIFICATION OF THE CODE NECCESSARY TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOUR WEBSITE:

- Replace the X__________X with the name of your default location. (which user will see if they do not provide their zip or if they are not logged in)

- Replace the DEFAULT_ZIP_HERE with the actual zipcode for your default location. Enter just 5 digits without any quotes.

X______X and DEFAULT_ZIP_HERE should match each other, duhh ;-)

- In both instances of [FIELDX] replace the X with the actual number I asked you to make a note of earlier.
It should for example look like this : [field7] or [field1]

END OF NECCESSARY MODIFICATION

OPTIONAL MODIFICATION:

You can change type of the weather block info by changing the parameter "size=5" in each of the lines that start with

<script scr=" ...... >

Just replace the number five with a number 1 through 6. Obviously some are suitable for side panels, some for center columns. Attached screenshots will give you an idea of what they look like.

END OF OPTIONAL MODIFICATON



That's it. If you followed the instructions to the T it should work on your website.

Remember, the module has to be active and you may have to edit the page you want it to display on and enable it there (put a checkmark next to it in Admip CP -> vBa CMPS -> Edit Page.

You can see it working here: www.TeamMR.com (left column, very bottom)

Enjoy!

Screenshots sizes 1 - 5 of unregistered users:

[theczech]

Post reserved for future use.

Screenshots:

size 6 and size 5 of a logged-in user

[TeddyKGB]

You might want to double check your templet code. I get html code when I use it.

It also doesn't work for me. I also use Field7 and even though it is already populated I still get the message that I need to edit it.

The other modification that you post this link in worked just fine for me but I wanted to alter the width so I tried this.

I will be going back to the other one until this one is corrected.

THanks!

[theczech]

Originally Posted by TeddyKGB

You might want to double check your templet code. I get html code when I use it.

It also doesn't work for me. I also use Field7 and even though it is already populated I still get the message that I need to edit it.

The other modification that you post this link in worked just fine for me but I wanted to alter the width so I tried this.

I will be going back to the other one until this one is corrected.

THanks!

I think I see the problem. Code corrected, please, try again!

Thanks!

[TeddyKGB]

Originally Posted by theczech

I think I see the problem. Code corrected, please, try again!

Thanks!

Closer but still isnt right, at least I don't think. I am getting footer type information (style dropdown, "log out" etc) in my weather box. Here is the code I used in the template.

<tr>
<td class="alt2" align="center">
<if condition="$bbuserinfo[field7] == '' ">
Weather information for Clemson, SC:<br>
<script src="http://netwx.accuweather.com/netweatherV2.asp?zipcode=29632&lang=eng&size=5&metric=0"></script><br><br>
<if condition="$bbuserinfo[userid] > '0' ">
Would you like to see a weather info for your location?<br>
<br>
Click <a href="$vboptions[bburl]/profile.php?do=editprofile">here</a> and enter your zipcode into your profile. <br>
<br>
Every time you come back to our website your local weather will be displayed.
</if>
<if condition="$bbuserinfo[userid] == '0'">
Would you like to see weather info for your location?<br>
<br>
Please <a href="$vboptions[bburl]/register.php?">register</a> with our website and remember to fill in your zipcode.<br>
<br>
Every time you come back to our website your local weather will be displayed.
</if>
<else />
<script src="http://netwx.accuweather.com/netweatherV2.asp?zipcode=$bbuserinfo[field7]&lang=eng&size=5&metric=0"></script">
</if>
</td>
</tr>

[theczech]

I don't see anything wrong with this code and I have no idea why it should affect your footer etc.

Can you give me a link to the page you're trying it on?

What version of vB are you running?

[John_770]

Getting the same thing here theczech - the default zip code weather is being displayed regardless of what's entered in the users profile.

Using 3.6.4 and 2.2.1

Props for a great looking module however..would like to see this get fixed!

[theczech]

Originally Posted by John_770

Getting the same thing here theczech - the default zip code weather is being displayed regardless of what's entered in the users profile.

Using 3.6.4 and 2.2.1

Props for a great looking module however..would like to see this get fixed!

I don't know what the variables for user profile fields in 3.6.x are as I run 3.5.x and it's running flawlessly ...

Sorry, I wish I could help you more. Send me a PM if you're willing to give me an access to your admin CP, then I'll be able to help you with your 3.6.4 version.

[John_770]

I found what the problem was..it's an extra " in your code:

Remove the red " and all is good:

<script src="http://netwx.accuweather.com/netweatherV2.asp?zipcode=$bbuserinfo[FIELDX]&lang=eng&size=5&metric=0"></script">

[theczech]

Thanks!!!!

Code fixed now and all should be working well ... appreciate your hawk eye!

[Essex-Poker.co.uk]

is there a version for us uk users??? we dont have zip codes but post codes

[theczech]

Originally Posted by motormeet.co.uk

is there a version for us uk users??? we dont have zip codes but post codes

I'm sure you can figure out how to rename ZIPcode to Post code, how to find some uk weather website the provides with weather blogs based on postcodes, and how to replace the appropriate code ... you seem like a smart cookie ...

[Squintz]

I'm still having the same problem that John had. No matter what I enter into my zip code in my user profile, it acts like there is no zip code entered into my profile. No weather data is showing up.

Any update to this?

Using 3.63 and 2.2.1

[theczech]

Originally Posted by Squintz

I'm still having the same problem that John had. No matter what I enter into my zip code in my user profile, it acts like there is no zip code entered into my profile. No weather data is showing up.

Any update to this?

Using 3.63 and 2.2.1

Make sure you followed the instructions, although I can't guarantee this works on 3.63 as I don't have an admin access to any 3.63 board.

What I can guarantee is that is works on 3.5 as that's what we have at www.TeamMR.com and as you see works well there.

I'm sorry I can't be help you.

[mamasnbabies]

Works GREAT on our page so far.

[javo]

This is awesome !
I just installed and working with 3.6.4!! (had the same issue as above but got it resolved)

Also, not everyone goes to the cmps page of my site. Most have a saved link directly to the forums. I have a column on the left on the main forums page and I wuld like to stick this weather information in there as well.
Any tips / advice?

Thanks,

[theczech]

Originally Posted by javo

This is awesome !
I just installed and working with 3.6.4!! (had the same issue as above but got it resolved)

Also, not everyone goes to the cmps page of my site. Most have a saved link directly to the forums. I have a column on the left on the main forums page and I wuld like to stick this weather information in there as well.
Any tips / advice?

Thanks,

Would you post a link to your forums, please? Thank you!

[javo]

The site is www.mxcrazy.com
The direct link to the forums is www.mxcrazy.com/forums

I have the left column hidden right now. I was just looking for generic code that I can put in the column or directly under the Navbar.

It works great on the CMPS.. When I paste the same code inside the forums I get the issue where it uses the default location rather than whats defined in the profile field.

[theczech]

The same code should work anywhere within vbulletin website. It's nothing limited to just vba, it's a straight up html and it uses vbulletin variables. I really wish I had the time to experiment with it in our forums, but I have a baby on a way that should be here any hour now so I'm quite busy, I hope you understand ...

[javo]

I understand..
Hopefully theres another guru out there that can help...

Grats on the little one!