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Easy Store Locator

Version: 1.8

Installation

After successful UNZIP of the file EasyStoreLocator_UNZIP.zip you will find the module zip file and the ReadMe.txt file inside the folder.

  • For Joomla 3.x install: mod_store_locator3.x_vX.x.zip
  • For Joomla 4.x install: mod_store_locator4.x_vX.x.zip

Go to Extensions > Extension Manager and click on the Upload Package File Tab.

Click on browse to choose the correct installtion file and click on "Upload and Install"

General Settings

MODULE SETTINGS

  • : Google API key is mandatory for the store locator to work. Google API Link
  • Map Height: Mention the height of the map in pixels. Example: 400, please don't add px or % to it.
  • Map Width: Mention the width of the map in pixels. Example: 400, please don't add px or % to it.
  • Zoom Level: Select the zoom level of the google maps.
  • Map Language: Set the language of the map from the list of 60 predefined languages.
  • Sensor: The sensor parameter indicates whether this application uses a sensor (such as a GPS locator) to determine the user's location.
  • Search Filter: If set to ON, a search filter appears on the top of the sidebar where user can search the location or address by typing.

Location Settings

In the location settings click on the add button (+) and add a new slide. Upon clicking the following options will show up. You can add any number of slides and location into the module.

  • Latitude : Enter the latitude of the location.
  • Longitude : Enter the longitude of the location.
  • Title : Enter the title you would like to display for the location.
  • Address : You can add other contents or address for the particular location.

Styling Settings

Using the setting you will be able to control the colour, font, font-weight and family of the module text.

  • Sidebar Position: Option to set the sidebar to the left or right of the Google Maps.
  • Sidebar Font Family: Option to set the font to the user defined or a Google font.
  • Font : If the font is set to google font then choose a font from Google Fonts and enter the name of the font into this field. Example : Open Sans, Raleway.
  • Sidebar Width : Mention the width of the sidebar in pixels. Example : 200
  • Sidebar Background Color : Select the background color of the sidebar using the color picker.
  • Sidebar Text Color : Select the font color of the text.
  • Sidebar Hover Color : Select the hover color of the sidebar.
  • Sidebar Border Color: Select the separator bottom colour for the sidebar.
  • Sidebar Text Font Size : Enter the font size of the sidebar text in pixels. Example : 15 which means 15 pixels
  • Sidebar Text Font Weight : You can set the font weight to normal or bold.

Advanced

  • Module Suffix: Add a suffix class to the module to add extra CSS and customize the module.
  • Include jQuery File in Option to set the jQuery file in the body instead of head in case of any jQuery conflict.
  • Add Extra CSS: Directly add extra CSS into the module parameters to make any changes to the layout.
  • Search Input Class: Option to define the Search Filter Input class to match your template styling.

 

Troubleshoot

How to get latitude and longitude?

https://support.google.com/maps/answer/18539?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

If map doesn't show up then try to check if you have entered the correct Google Maps API.