Help - GLOTTER

General/Troubleshouting

What can I do on GLOTTER?
Create personalized world maps and add placemarks with information (text, images, videos). Share interesting places, create maps with useful gadgets or tell about great experiences. You can give your fancy full scope. If you want to you can also open your maps in external websites as Google Mapplet or Google Gadget.
You can even easily connect Slideshows (e.g. Web Album or a Album) with a World map or embed videos ().
I like the concept of GLOTTER. How can I support the plattform?
If you like the website you can support GLOTTER by posting new (high quality) entries. You can also tell your friends http://www.glotter.com/tell-a-friend about the community. If you have new suggestions don't hesitate to contact us.
I found a Bug! Where can I report it?
Please report any bugs (inform us about your browser version and possibly a screenshot) here: http://www.glotter.com/contact. Thank you for your support. Old browsers prior to Internet Explorer 6 are not supported any more. We recommend switching to the latest version of your favorite browser.
I think that an entry violates the legal terms!
Please send us a message with a short comment and the weblink/ID at http://www.glotter.com/contact. You can also click at the Report-link right by every entry to send us a message.
I can't open a page and/or receive an error message.
GLOTTER.com uses "AJAX" technology - so your browser has to support JavaScript. Change your browser settings/Internet-options to activate JavaScript. If you still have problems let us know: http://www.glotter.com/contact
How can i zoom into the map?
Zooming is possible by using the navigation keys, via Double-Click or via Scroll-Wheel (Fullscreen-Mode).
How can I move the map?
Simply move the pointer while you press the mouse key or use the navigation keys in the map.
I want to view maps in Google Earth 3D mode!
You need a small Browser Plugin to view maps in 3D in Google Earth mode: Visit User group
How does locationbased "Tracking" work? Do I have to worry about my privacy?
When you activate and approve "Tracking" the locationbased data of your IP-address and possibly nearby wireless access points will be used to get an estimate of your location. Accuracy varies greatly from location to location. An important note: Your data will not be stored or transfered to others without your permission.
The purpose of this tool is better usability. You can receive your current position (for a new placemark) with a single click.
Please keep in mind that this function is not implemented in all Web browsers. More info: W3C API

My Account

Do I need to register an account?
If you want to create a new map you have to sign in and provide some details like e-Mail address, Username and password.
What characters can I use for my Username?
Your Username may only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, no space)!
I can't solve the CAPTCHA!
The reCAPTCHA is tool that helps preventing Spam. Just enter the two words you see in the box. If you can't solve a Captcha, you can generate a new one by clicking on the Reload icon.
I have registered an account but can't sign in!
Did you enter a correct e-Mail address? Did you receive a "Welcome e-Mail" with an activation link? Did you click on the link? Your browser must accept cookies to use your User account.
I haven't received the activation e-Mail!
Did you register with a correct e-Mail address? Look for the e-Mail in your Spam-folder! Wait some minutes and check your e-Mails again! If you have any questions contact us here http://www.glotter.com/contact.
I forgot my password...
No problem! Just enter your e-Mail address here http://www.glotter.com/reset. You will receive a automatically generated password immediately! Afterwards you can sign in and change the password in your User profile.
Ich have changed my e-Mail addresse, but can't login with the new one.
Your new e-Mail address needs to be confirmed before it gets activated. Just click on the activation link you have received via e-Mail.
Is it possible to add my "Google Latitude" location to my User profile?
You can add any KML URL to your profile and publish your residence or your current "Google Latitude" position. Privacy notice: Please keep in mind that all visitors can see your location!
Example-URL for a "Google Latitude" KML :
http://www.google.com/latitude/apps/badge/api?user=1234567891011121314&type=kml
I want to delete my User profile!
It's a pity that you decided to leave GLOTTER. Please note that all your data (Userdata, entries, comments, friendslist) will be deleted permanently. If you decide to delete your account and all data you have to sign in, "Edit your User profile" and scroll down to the "Delete" Button and click on it. Please give us Feedback at http://www.glotter.com/feedback and tell us the reason why you decided to delete your account.

My maps

Is it possible to create "personal" maps that don't appear in any category?
You can also generate personal maps that are not be listed in any category! Just select "Private" when creating your entry. Private entries show up in your personal user list at myGLOTTER. All private entries are marked with a "Smiley"-Icon. FYI: If you share the weblink everybody can access your map.
I want to embed a map in my personal Website/Blog!
If it's apparent that the map was created with GLOTTER (e.g. backlink to the original entry) you can also embed the maps in external websites. Just click on the link "Embed in website" which you can find right by every entry-page and paste the HTML-code into your website-content. If required you can customize the size of the map.
Why is embedding disabled for some maps?
Entries that are in "private mode" and not saved in a public category can't be embedded in external websites. If you want to use this function you have to save the entry in an adequate public category.
What are Google Mapplets and Google Gadgets?
Mapplets or Gadgets are applications, that run within external websites (e.g. Google Maps or your Google Personalized Homepage iGoogle). All GLOTTER-maps can be assigned to these websites with just one mouseclick. If you want to embed a Google Gadget on your own Website/Blog you just have to copy the HTML-Code you can find at each entry.
Where can I find my maps?
All your maps are listed at your personal page "myGLOTTER". Sign in to retrieve all your created entries.
Can I set the initial viewstate (coordinates, zoomlevel) of an entry?
By default the map gets adjusted to the bounds of the placemarks. To manually adjust the viewstate you have to add two parameters, coordinates (latlng) and zoomlevel (zoom), to the URL.

e.g. Zoom in Washington D.C in the entry "World cities and flags" http://www.glotter.com/entry-2?latlng=38.89,-77.03&zoom=11

Create a map

How can I categorize my entries? What are Tags?
Just use tags by adding keywords to the according input field when creating your entry. "Tags" describe your entry - relevant tags that still exist combine similar entries and display them in a Tagcloud. Furthermore relevant maps are shown besides the entries.

e.g. Tags that describe a world travel with photo slideshow (separated by space):
worldtravel summer 2007 photos slideshow
How can I edit/delete my entries?
Right after saving the new entry you can update your information/settings. By clicking the edit-Icon you can access the edit mask.
How can I edit/delete markers?
All markers are listed below the related entry. You can edit or delete the markers.
How do I get the coordinates/position of my placemarks?
You don't have to worry about the coordinates of a placemark. Just use the Geocoder-function ... which is really easy ... and search for any address or place name (and the country name) - you can also drag n drop the Marker to adjust the position. Try the Geocoder at http://www.glotter.com/geocoder (no Login required!).
How many markers can be added to a map?
You can add a maximum of 100 markers per entry.
Can I add my own KML/KMZ-data?
If you want to add your own KML- or KMZ-files you need to upload the file in the Edit-mode.
I want to integrate Street View into my entry. How does it work?
Go to the Street View Mode and search for a location. If Street View is available you'll see an image. Now you can adjust the view, copy the Street View URL and paste it into the Street View field in the Edit-mode.
Sample URL of a Street View Link:
http://www.glotter.com/streetview?latlng=37.4209,-122.0841&yaw=0&pitch=5&zoom=0
I want to integrate a photo slideshow (Picasa, Flickr) or video (YouTube) into my entry. How does it work?
Photos: Just paste the Media RSS URL of your photo slideshow into the "Slideshow-field"!

Sample URL of a Slideshow:
http://api.flickr.com/services/feeds/photos_public.gne?id=8331815@N03&format=rss_200

Sample URL of a Web Album:
http://picasaweb.google.com/data/feed/base/user/glotter.com/albumid/ 5163218328084042321?kind=photo&alt=rss

Video: Copy the Video URL and paste it into the Video-field!

Sample URL of a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o9OBeq5gnA

Sample URL of a video:
http://www.myvideo.de/watch/5820499
I can't find the weblink to the Media RSS Feed (Slideshow of my photos)!
: Open a gallery and click on the RSS-Feed button in your Browser or scroll down and click on "RSS" in the right column of your Web Album. Further information: http://picasa.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=47351

: Open a photostream or a group pool, scroll down and click on Subscribe to ... "Latest". Virtually every Flickr-Feed should work - just consider that the suffix of your RSS Feed must be "&format=rss_200"!
What can I do with the "Logbook" function?
If you activate the Logbook function, all information from your placemarks (title, date, coordinates, description, etc.) are listed below your map. You can keep a "travel diary" or create a "Geo Blog" and download the calendar data in the iCAL file format and import it into your calendar application (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Novell GroupWise, Apple iCal, Google Calendar, Facebook, etc.).
Furthermore you can take a tour ("Auto-Playback") of your entry in Google Earth mode (Google Earth 5.0+ standalone or Browser Plugin required!).
I want to connect all of my markers with a line! What do I have to do?
1. Open the "Advanced Options" in the Edit Mode and choose a line color.

2. "First come - first served principle" ... A line is generated between two placemarks depending on their individuell timestamps. The timestamp (date and time) of any placemark can be edited manually in the extended Marker-Edit-Mode (e.g. 2000-12-24 12:00:00).
I want to activate the Google Earth Tour-playback. What do I have to do?
Create a new entry and activate "Logbook". Now you can view the tour in Google Earth 3D-Mode (Google Earth 5.0+ standalone or Browser Plugin required!) by clicking on the Play-Button.
A tipp: If you add the exact timestamp (date and time) to your placemark you can even see the correct position of the sun at the specific time.