[mapserver-users] SCALE definition + OGR StyleItem Auto with MapInfo TAB

[Lars V. Nielsen]

Hi List,

Please forgive a newcomer's first questions about Mapserver if the answers
are obvious.

I'm puzzled as to the definition of "scale".
If I produce a 500-by-500 pixel map image, showing an extent of
28km-by-28km, it tells me it's scale 158740.2432 ?!?

I've calculated the "reference" unit to be about 17 cm, but what's the real
definition of scale in Mapserver ?

I'm making maps consisting partly of MapInfo TAB files. It shows perfectly.
However, the OGR How-To page tells me it's possible to use the saved polygon
styles, utilizing STYLEITEM "AUTO".
However, the produced colors are nothing like they are when displayed thru
MapInfo.

Has anyone tried this feature, or can anyone confirm that this feature works
as described ?

I'm running Mapserver 3.6.3 (the GDAL/OGR/WMS-version) on Win2000.

Best regards / Med venlig hilsen
Lars V. Nielsen
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