[mapserver-users] New to Mapserver

[Jeff McKenna]

On 2014-07-31 5:18 PM, Jeff McKenna wrote:
> Hi Tim,
>
> Regarding the msLoadMap error, I would:
>
> - try to make sure you can generate a valid map image from your mapfile
> using the shp2img commandline tool (included in MS4W)
>
> - then once you have a map image, then try to call mapserv.exe in a
> browser with &MODE=browse&TEMPLATE=openlayers

You'll also need the &MAP= parameter also, that is the path to your 
mapfile.  But as Steve said, maybe better to start with the tutorial :)

>
> - then if no errors you can configure your mapfile to serve WMS and
> execute a GetCapabilities request in a browser.
>
> -jeff
>
>

-jeff



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