[OpenLayers-Users] Zooming to WFS layer

[Eric Lemoine]

Hi. Basically the WFS layer reads features from the server using a box
GET param as the map is moved. If won't trigger any request if it's
not added to the map, and it basically won't help you with what you're
trying to achieve. The work on vector-behavior that is currently being
merged into trunk should meet your needs. You can take a look at the
vector-behavior sandbox if you you can't wait, but be warned this is
on-going work. Eric

2008/8/6, Bas Couwenberg <bascouwenberg at gmail.com>:
> Hello,
>
> I have a search function (for addresses) in my OL client which takes some
> search criteria and builds up a filter to use with: OpenLayers.Layer.WFS.
> After
> OL loads all my layers with WFS I want to use this search function( which
> loads a WFS layer thats not in my map) but I do not see the GET request
> getting fired. Is it possible to do this while a layer is not added to a
> map? I expect to se the GET request and retrieve the features which I can
> use to zoom to an address.
>
> Greetings,
>
> Bas
>