[mapserver-users] SVG

[Rob Atkinson]

Logically better to support GML, then you can choose a GML to SVG stylesheet
at runtime if you wish.
(keep data model and presentation separate!)

Would be interested in feedback re performance - its on a long to-do list
for us.

Big issue with vector formats is always the unpredicatability of response
size in a network environment. Leads to interesting issues re generalisation
on the fly. In the past I have used the maxfeatures to limit mapserver time
rendering - the same concept might work but what if the client zooms in?

Rob Atkinson

David Moffett wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am thinking about adding SVG ( Scalar Vector Graphics ) to mapserver.
> My questions are:
>
> 1. Is someone already doing this?  There was some talk on the mailing in
> Oct 2000 but I  did not see a conclusion.
> 2. Is it a good idea?  I think it is since we would like to use it
> ourselves.
> 3. What approach would be best.  I have looked at the code and have some
> ideas but I am a far cry from an expert on mapserver.
>
> If I can come up with a good solution I will release back to the
> mapserver community.  Also I would be glad to pitch in and help anyone
> that has started with solution.  I will even try to comment the
> code.  :-)
>
> Thank you,
> David
>
> David B. Moffett
> Walnut Software, LLC.
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