[mapserver-dev] how does CONNECTIONTYPE function?

[Frank Warmerdam]

zhox at 163.com wrote:
> Frank Warmerdam,
> 
> I find the specification at
> http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/docs/reference/mapfile/layer, I am trying to
> develop a stand-alone GUI tool authoring MapFile, so I need to know every
> detail about the Mapfile reference. The reference tells that " Default for
> CONNECTIONTYPE is local. See additional documentation for any other type.".

Enri,

It appears the "local" option is conceptual, not literal.  I'd suggest
you file a note on the reference docs to update this section.

> So according to your infomation, I think there could be an in-consistency
> between the Mapfile reference and the source code. I don't know is there any
> others concerning this.

Right.  BTW, I'd really suggest you get handy at reading the source if
you want to implement a comprehensive mapfile authoring tool.

Best regards,
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