[OpenLayers-Users] Dynamically refreshing a map built from a single image

[ABB]

Got my answer.

In order to "auto-refresh" a single image, OpenLayers.Layer.WMS must be used
with the singleTile option set to true.

Thanks to Kenneth Skovhede (ks at geograf.dk)


ABB wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have a web service that returns a single PNG image from a given
> size/position.
> 
> I'm trying to show a map with some zoom/move controls. I tried to use the
> OpenLayers.Layer.WMS layer type but my PDF image was automatically
> multiplied/resized and the layout was not acceptable. My guess is that the
> WMS layer builds the map from small images into a big image (like google
> maps).
> 
> After failing with WMS, i tried with OpenLayers.Layer.Image but my image
> is not automatically regenerated when i move or zoom. 
> 
> What is the best solution for me? Should i continue with Layer.Image and
> implement javascript events in order to automatically call my web service
> in order to regenerate the map or i should stick with Layer.WMS?
> 
> Any other solutions i should look?
> 
> Thank you
> 
> 

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