/***
 * function launchMap 
 * @param  shop_id
 * @return nothing
 * 
 * Launches a new window containing a map centered on the location of
 * of the shop which is determined by the shop_id
 ***/

function launchMap( shop_id ) {
    myMap = launch (
        "http://www.mechanicnet.com/apps/shops/map?shop_id=" + shop_id,
        "myMap",
        "height=550,width=580,channelmode=0,dependent=0,"  +
        "directories=0,fullscreen=0,location=0,menubar=1," +
        "resizable=1,scrollbars=0,status=0,toolbar=0",
        "myWindow"
    );

    return true;
}