[OpenLayers-Dev] Know of any offline datasets compatible with OpenLayers?

[Ian Mayo]

> > Overall, it seems the only way to get external data in is via cached
> > WMS images.  So, the best I can think of is to "somehow" get a world
> > vector shoreline dataset written as transparent-gif images in world
> > wind data format, then display these images as a "higher" layer than
> > any other image layers: thus overlaying a coastline.
>
> Er, yes. I'm not sure why you make it sound so speculative, though :)
> Does the task sound unusual or difficult to you in some way?
>
> You can use the world freemap dataset:
> ....

So many new skills, so few evening hours....

thanks for your advice Chris, you're a great help.  I'll see what I
can do with your guidance,
cheers,
Ian

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Ian Mayo
PlanetMayo Ltd