[OpenLayers-Users] Question to OpenLayers and printing

[Alexandre Dube]

Hi,

Kai Behncke wrote:
>> I'm not aware of any existing printing tool that can use Google Maps
>> data n the printout in a way that is allowed unde rthe Google Maps terms
>> of service. (You're not allowed to download the tiles directly, and
>> the alternative export service is somewhat limited.)
>>
>>     
> I found that application:
>
> http://www.kkgeo.ch/go/
>
> I wonder how they realize the print-out.
>
> Best regards, Kai
>
>   

One of the common problems with printing is that not all printers 
support transparency of div elements.  That example only uses a 
OpenLayers map that stack layers with transparency.

What our WMS print does is return one image by a server-side script to 
resolve that issue.  But like Christopher said, you can't have a google 
layer rendered that way.

Regards,

Alexandre

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Alexandre Dubé
Mapgears
www.mapgears.com