[mapserver-users] using vector data format

[Frank Warmerdam]

valerio vianello wrote:
> Dear all,
> 
> I tried without success to use a dwg file as data input for a layer into 
> the mapfile.
> 
> My goal is to use a vector data to build the main layer of the map so 
> that when the map is "resize" the image quality will be good at every size.
> 
> Mapserver give me this error "File not found or unsupported format."
> and my test map file is this:

Valerio,

MapServer (and OGR) do not support reading DWG files.  You will need to
find some mechanism to translate the files to another format that is
supported.  This can be accomplished with the FME software from Safe Software
though that isn't open source.

Best regards,
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