[mapserver-users] python scripting and layers

[John Abraham]

We have a django script (in python) that writes out the map file based on what the web user requested.  We end up with a mapfile for almost every request but they are small and hard drives are cheap so it's been ok.

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John Abraham

On May 29, 2012, at 10:53 PM, Jessica Clarke wrote:

> Hi all,
> I'm just playing around with some ideas at the moment, so I'm not sure if this will make sense...
>  
> Is it possible to use a python script to add a layer to an existing mapfile?
>  
> I have an appliaction that sends a request to mapserver for a map, but I want to be able to add a related shape to the map if the user asks for it.
>  
> I'm trying to avoid re-writing all the mapfiles to allow for this (there are 30ish)...
>  
> Any help or direction would be appreciated, 
> Jess
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> Jessica Clarke
> GIS Infrastructure Officer
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