When using the Point tool to select a location to Filter on ( as proposed here http://drupal.org/node/937206#comment-3554800 ) it would be nice to utilize the functionality of OpenLayers Geocoder to get to a location quickly for placing a Point.
Use Case:
User wants to place a point somewhere in Waterford, VT but needs to see the map first. User loads an OpenLayers Map view that starts with a zoom level that displays the whole world. This view also includes the Proximity filter (with exposed fields of Location and Distance), the OpenLayer Preset configured for the Point tool, and the OpenLayers Geocoder text field. The user enters Waterford, VT in the OpenLayers Geocoder text field and the map zooms to Waterford, VT and the exposed Location filter is filled with the Latitude and Longitude of Waterford, VT. The user studies the map and places a point using the OpenLayers Point tool. The exposed Location filter is now filled with the Latitude and Longitude of the user selected point. The user defines a search radius and submits the exposed filter. The page reloads and the user is presented with the result set zoomed to a nice fit. The previously selected Point also stays persistent and the exposed Location filter is still filled with the Latitude and Longitude of that selected point.
Cheers to antoniodemarco for these two GREAT modules!!! :)
Comments
Comment #1
webchickSubscribe. Greggles would also like to see this happen on g.d.o: http://drupal.org/node/1074208#comment-4417492
Comment #2
R.J. Steinert commentedWe actually need to integrate OpenLayers Proximity with OpenLayers Geocoder. #1164906: Have exposed "From" parameter autocomplete using OpenLayers Geocoder