> > 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 -- Ian Mayo PlanetMayo Ltd _______________________________________________ Dev mailing list [email protected] http://openlayers.org/mailman/listinfo/dev
