request for new mapserver features

[Stephen Woodbridge]

Frank Warmerdam wrote:
> Peter Freimuth (MapMedia GmbH) wrote:

[snip]

>> - draw a symbol at the center of polygons or lines (it is possible for 
>> labels so why not using the label offset point for symbol placement in 
>> the same way); it is possible to solve this inside of PostGIS, but i 
>> think it would also be a nice function for other datasources.
> 
> 
> This seems quite reasonable to me, though I don't know the details of
> what would be needed to implement it.  If you are so inclined, perhaps you
> could prepare a patch implementing this.  If it is non-disruptive Steve
> could likely commit it without further complication.  If it requires any
> sort of changes to mapfile syntax or has other possible compatibility
> issues an RFC would likely be needed.

There is a bug the covers improved label positioning that might be the 
appropriate place to start.

http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=1592

If you think this generally covers your needs as is or with some 
extensions, please add your comments to the bug.

-Steve W