[mapserver-dev] Design Documents

[Steve Lime]

I ain't a windows guy so take this with a grain of salt.

1) Yes, I believe they have. Brent Fraser did something years ago as
did a
couple of other users. You might post a note to the main list.

2) No idea, never written a COM object in my life... ;-)

3) I'd go COM over ISAPI simply because you get more bang for your
buck. I
tend to use MapScript outside of a web environment than in one. Forgive
me
if this is a stupid question, but with .NET is COM dead or is there
something set
to replace it?

Steve

Stephen Lime
Data & Applications Manager

Minnesota DNR
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-297-2937

>>> "Pradeep" <pradeepkumar at infotech.stph.net> 11/10/02 11:40PM >>>
Dear Steve,
	Thank you for your offer to help me out, After looking at
MapScript and the
documentation of SWIG generated interfaces, I believe MapServer-COM
should
be wrapped the same way, Actually the Idea behind the COM wrapping of
MapServer is to interface it to IIS/MTS and thus reap the benefits of
it.

You map please help me in these areas:

1.Has any one tried a similar thing on MapServer before, If yes, Can I
know
from you any additional Info abt COM-Mapserver, issues with it...and
so
on,Steve any additional Info stops me from re-inventing the wheel.

2.The Design Issues with COM??? any guidance from you.

3.Do you suggest any alternatives as such for what I plan to implement
in
COM, the COM idea came after in-depth analysis for creating an ISAPI
dll of
MapServer, and shelving the idea in the conceptual stage in favor of
the
advantages of COM over ISAPI, Steve What do you comment on this? do
you
agree? what does your experience say?

I will be in constant touch for the rest of this endaevor,Looking
forward
for a nice time with you and MapServer
Thank you and all my regards

Pradeep.

Proj Lead
Infotech Enterprises Ltd
Hyderabad
India

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Subject: Re: [mapserver-dev] Design Documents


I think it would make the most sense for a COM module to follow
MapScript. Assuming your dll is destined for public consumption that
would make it much easier to use. The file mapscript.i in the
mapscript
directory documents much of the SWIG generated interface. I can help
further if this is of interest to you.

Steve

Stephen Lime
Data & Applications Manager

Minnesota DNR
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-297-2937
>>> "Pradeep" <pradeepkumar at infotech.stph.net> 11/08/02 05:02 AM >>>
Hi User Group,
    I am destined to create a COM dll for MapServer. I need all the
Help
to
understand The Programmatic flow and design of mapserver, can some one
help
me understand mapserver from a development perspective, Any shred of
Info in
that direction will be gladly appreciated.

Thanks ,

Pradeep

Proj Lead
Infotech Enterprises Ltd
Hyderabad
India