Users adding point

[Gregory S. Williamson]

I think that shape files may have locking issues if simultaneous users try to update them; a database solution might avoid -- or at least minimize -- this problem. Most databses allow for timestamps and the like, which might also help in keeping track of current entries and other such house-keeping.

Greg Williamson
DBA
GlobeXplorer LLC

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From:	UMN MapServer Users List on behalf of YC Nyon
Sent:	Wed 7/13/2005 2:53 AM
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Subject:	Re: [UMN_MAPSERVER-USERS] Users adding point
Hi,

I am requested to built a neighbourhood complaints application where users
(login required) can add a point to the map and this will correspond to
their description of the problem such as un-cut grass, burst pipes, etc..
Wondering anyone done this before?
What would be the best way to keep the points? shape files or a SQL
database.
I'm running php-ms.

Regards
Nyon

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