standard mapping styles

[Volkan Ulukut]

Styling might be included in .TAB files. You can get them to your map with
OGR Connection and STYLEITEM "AUTO" option. Here is how to do it
http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/docs/reference/vector_data/mapinfo
And here is a great howto on symbol creation in mapserver
http://ms.gis.umn.edu/docs/howto/cartosymbols

-----Original Message-----
From: James Tuthill [mailto:techie at OMLET.CO.UK] 
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 2:58 PM
To: MAPSERVER-USERS at LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [UMN_MAPSERVER-USERS] standard mapping styles

Hi,

I am laying out some UK maps and was wondering if there are any 
'standard' styles. I was thinking of the styling used for the 
maps.google.co.uk . The colour choices and detail level are perfect for 
my application.  Can anyone send me examples of the styling and the map 
files or point me where I can learn more?

When I mentioned this to the person I was buying the data off ( 
MapMechanics) they said that the styling was included in the shape 
files. I haven't heard of this before - is it is correct?

Thanks,

James