"Web mapping is the process of designing, implementing, generating and delivering maps on the World Wide Web ..."
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How to publish maps to web with no programming required?
I am new to GIS web development. I do not have any programming background and I want all the maps that I design in GIS (shapefiles, using ArcGIS 9.3) to be published on the web. Please tell me the ...
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Does Leaflet has option for scale dependent layers?
Is it possible to show layers with Leaflet depending on scaling? For example not show counties until zoom level reaches 10.
Thanks.
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Problems with gxp Print plugin via opengeosuite sdk
I am trying to import the print plugin within an application built using the Opengeo Suite sdk and I have run into issues as is described in the following thread
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Interactive maps for a survey - Are there any tools yet?
i am working on a draft for an online-based survey. I would like to enable the participants of the survey to draw polygons, lines and points (several) on a basemap (e.g. google maps) and (extra ...
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Testing software (like QTP ,Selenium) for ESRI platform (Desktop and Web based)
Does anybody know any testing software/tools for ArcGIS platform (version 10.1).
Specifically : Customized ArcGIS Desktop application & Web application.
I researched on Google but am not able to ...
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How to set up a background map in WGS84 projection for interactive map?
I've started developing my own interactive map and I have some things which are not clear to me.
I heard that OSM, Google maps and all similar maps use Google Mercator projection. But if I use that ...
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PostGIS data visualization
I have dump my data in PostGIS from shapefile successfully. I made a postgres connection through PHP and that also returning the data of other field. But the main problem is GEOM field visualization. ...
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How to set up a maximal zoom for polygons in Leaflet?
How to set up a maximal zoom for some layer, for example state polygons? I need that my US polygons which represent states have maxZoom 6, and when zoomed higher than 6, that US counties show up ...
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Problem with multipolygon in Leaflet
I'm using Leaflet L.Polygon, but for some reason there's only blank site. Here's my code:
var map = L.map('map').setView([37.8, -96], 4);
var cloudmade = ...
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Chart inside pop up window in Javascript
How to show a chart inside pop up window? I'm using Leaflet JS, which has support for raphael plugin http://dynmeth.github.com/RaphaelLayer/. Is it possible to create a div inside popup window? I was ...
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How can I web map service published by Dojo in Flex app
We want to include a base map layer in hosted Flex app. We requested web map service from the vendor and I got a file (.htm) from client with some dojo code. I can understand the code but I am not ...
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Options for displaying PostGIS vectors in OpenLayers
I am very new to web-mapping, so this question may be a little misguided.
I want to have a very simple web interface using OpenLayers (or even Google Maps if that will be easier) which can display a ...
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OpenLayers and the legend
Is it a possibility in OL to add a legend (symbology) directly to (under) particular layer (not only switch on/off the layer)?
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Is it possible to show migration arrows on Leaflet map?
I need to develop Leaflet map which will show the whole world. Also, I need to draw some arrows which will show paths of migrations in the world. The important thing to say that those arrows need to ...
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OpenLayers AnimatedCluster delete all features
I am using OpenLayers.Strategy.AnimatedCluster in my application in order to cluster and show points to the end-user. The example is here. All points are located in concrete vector layer. I need to ...
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What is the best web editor and server for postgis?
I'm looking for a web editor (similar to openstreetmap) that works with an map Server (postGIS). This should permit edit and create new structures on map. What is the best option?
Can you help me?
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How to choose a language for web map development?
I am building a web map application using:
GeoServer
OpenLayers
Tomcat
I would like to build a web application, where the user can log in and have the map arranged according to their profile. ...
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How to label GeoJSON polygons?
I'm using Leaflet combined with GeoJSON features. Is there a way to label GeoJSON features (in this case - polygons)? It should get labels from
feature.properties.name
This is my code where I ...
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What is a “mashup”?
GIS users mix spatial data layers from an early age of GI science.
What is new in the concept of "mashup"?
Is it something really new, or only a trendy word?
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Web-mapping with editing capabilities?
I'm embarking on a new web map project that seeks to display simple geometries (lines, points, polygons) and rasters/basemaps. Ideally, the map will also allow authorized users to add/remove/edit ...
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Using a map offline [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Mobile, Offline viewer for geographic data
I want to show a map(North America in particular) in a web app with basic navigational functionalities like zoom and pan and ...
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Is there a set of standard accessibility guidelines for online maps?
Recently I've been designing maps without navigation tools like the Zoom In/Out and Pan tools, or arrows to pan north, pan west, etc.
Instead, most modern mapping APIs support the direct use of the ...
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How to get a KML of Wikipedia POIs?
I'm looking at the possibility of using a kml layer in a 'geoserver' to provide attribute information on a point. Is there a KML file for the Wikipedia Places articles as it is used in Google earth or ...
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PHP tile server
I am newbie in PHP. I am using tileserver.php to serve my *.mbtiles as web map. I have configure it and when I am trying to access the localhost it replying like following
Now please help me to ...
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Register and display real time tracking of my smartphone (gps) on a map
I have 2 smartphones (android galaxy and iphone) and i would like to display the position, according to the gps coordinates, on a map.
Is there any app to download or any kind of service where i ...
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Why do some maps show Sandy Island?
I need to ask you guys after reading this article.
Any speculations on why some maps showed it?
What can be the cause of inaccuracies in (web)Maps?
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How can I switch baselayers as a user zooms in to the map in OpenLayers
I have a map which overlays Open Street Map data on imagery for Pennsylvania. As a baselayer to the roads (and eventually other layers) I have two baselayers - Blue Marble NG and USGS EROS 1ft ...
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How to decide what type of GIS to use for my study project?
I'm a student and currently taking a self directed project course.
In our assignment, we were given a bunch of shapefiles and the goal is to make a tool, which would display all the data based on ...
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How would I go from a set of points representing routes to a set of map tiles for online consumption? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Web-based user editable routing application
I have a set of routes as a text file with coordinates. For each coordinate I also have whether or not it is an intersection ...
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QGIS Web Client in Windows does not load map
I have installed QGIS (1.8 Lisboa) desktop and server on a Windows XP machine. I am now trying to configure the QGIS Webclient. I downloaded the zip file from GitHUb, and made the changes to the ...
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Looking for interactive map visualization software that allows user input
I am looking for a software tool that allows to create maps which can be customized by the user later on. To be more concrete: the user should be able to choose different indicators, create his own ...
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Is there a FOSS solution for legend parsing in a web mapping environment?
Our web mapping requirements are fairly standard - some basic querying and the ability to print out the resulting map (or save the image). Typically we've used ESRI products in the past (right now ...
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Are there open-source alternatives to ArcGIS online that can be hosted on my own server?
I know this might be too broad topic. But I am looking for web-GIS portal similar to ArcGIS online that is self-installable (configurable) to be hosted in my private server. The main features should ...
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Using Geocode Service Published to ArcGIS Server Within Silverlight Web Map
I'm trying to replicate this sample on my web map. I have been able to build it successfully as-is within VS 2010. However, I run into some issues when I try to get it to work with my services. ...
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Is it possible to create filters based on attributes for markers in Leaflet?
I need to create filters based on attributes of markers. I have markers defined this way:
var locations = [
['AB11 5HW','17','A',57.147701,-2.085442 ] ,
['AB11 8DG','3','B',57.129372,-2.090916 ] ...
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Most timely source of California Fire Map data?
Fire season always has me scouring the web for satellite fire map information. Unfortunately many of the locations I find are outdated or not maintained well. What would be the best site to go to for ...
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Correct Use of MBTiles PHP Script
I have installed the OSGeo4W web server tools on a Server 2008 machine, and I would like to serve MBTiles to Leaflet. I have tried these:
Zverik's mbtiles-php
Infostream's mbtiles-php fork
The ...
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Retrieving Google Map data into Matlab to plot points
First of all, I hope this question isn't too basic, obvious or inappropriate for this forum. I'm very new to using map data. I'm working on a project on more accurate map routing using Matlab.
My ...
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Is Geoserver's “styler” plugin dead?
The "Styler" plugin for Geoserver promised flexible styling of your data, using the GeoExt library:
The user guide tells you to first install the REST plugin, and then extract the styler zip file ...
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What are the top best webmapping API clients? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Comparison of JavaScript mapping libraries?
I am looking for the top APIs that I can use to display maps from a number of map servers/sources. (like openlayers and ...
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What are the key features of a web map?
In response to comments, I'll rephrase the question:
We're building a web based mapping and data querying system. The data are at several different scales, and should be queryable at these scales. ...
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What kind of AWS configuration is needed for running a low-to-medium bandwidth Web map app?
Does anyone have experience with running Web maps (tile server + client JS scripting) on Amazon Web Services (S3, EC2 etc...)? What kind of AWS configuration is needed for running a low-to-medium ...
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How do GIS web apps work?
I am completely new to GIS and therefore have questions regarding how the GIS Web development should be made, because the entire concept still confuses me.
So, imagine I have a map. And by this, i ...
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What is the state of the art in html5 geospatial applications?
I am very interested in the html5 canvas element for maps; work like Cartagen from an MIT Media Lab researcher looks very promising, for example. There is some interesting SVG based work at ...
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Wanting to build Web Mapping Application
I am wanting to build a web mapping application and am trying to gather all the pieces that I'll need. Is it possible to build REST services with opensource Geoserver from an ArcMap document and tools ...
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Resources for learning to create mobile GIS Apps using Windows 8 Metro?
I have no experience with either mobile apps or Windows 8 Metro. Are there any good resources out there that would be good for getting started from ground zero? Thanks for helping a noob out!
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Instructions for building a Flex App using open source PostGIS DB and Geoserver
Anyone have a link for a good guide on how to build a Flex app to work with Open source REST services? I am familiar with how to do it in ESRI and Arc Server Manager, but don't want to pay for a ...
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Vector Layer not visible in openlayers
I'm trying to create a map where I have one wms layer and then a vector layer which is created from a kml file - held in the same directory as the web page.
I'm trying to implement the cluster ...
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KML files to IPad securely? Altitude and shape problems in Google Earth
Does anyone know any options for maintaining privacy of the files and getting them onto iPad using Google Earth?
Using Google account to link to Google Earth, privacy settings in Google my maps are ...
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Is dynamically generating Choropleth maps a solved problem?
I am trying to work out what mapping tools I would need to use to dynamically create Choropleth maps from our data.
I am working on a project where the backend is a big database of statistics, and ...
