[Mapserver-dev] cpl utility functions

[Yewondwossen Assefa]

Hi There,

   I need to use some utility function that are available in gdal 
cpl_xxx library. (In this specific case it is functions like 
CPLGetBasename). At the same time, It seems a bit odd to add a 
dependency to GDAL/OGR just to have access to a couple of functions. (in 
this case It is the swf module and It should normally not need gdal to 
work).

   What is the general guidline for such a case ? Do we need to add the 
dependency ? Do I copy the functions inside mapserver utility files ?

Thanks

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