Dear community, This is an idea proposal to enhance GeoServer view parameters to allow an XML format with more complex values definitions without the limit on not using reserved characters as the current plain format.
Current GeoServer view params documentation: https://docs.geoserver.org/master/en/user/data/database/sqlview.html#using-a-parametric-sql-view Motivation: To have the ability of sending complex values into view parameters, like comma separated sublists, semicolon and comma separated inner sub-parameters, CSV sets, JSON/XML, etc. Proposed XML alternative format: The XML alternative format will include the following tags: - <Layer> : defines a layer parameters, using the same layers order as the regular view parameters format. - <Parameter> : To be included inside the <Layer> element. Defines a parameter on its nested element value, setting its parameter name using the "name" attribute. Example: &viewParams=<Layer><Parameter name="mmsi">538008302,244060802,538008505</Parameter></Layer><Layer><Parameter name="mmsi">22,44</Parameter></Layer><Layer><Parameter name="csvInput">acv,rrp;1,0;0,7;22,1</Parameter></Layer> Current format support and backward compatibility: The new alternative format will be only activated when a well formed XML including the Layer and Parameter tags are provided as value for the viewParams URL parameter in the request. If this condition criteria is not accomplished, the regular view parameter format will be used, respecting backward compatibility and regular use cases. Implementation hints: Before writing the complete plan/proposal I would like to know the community feedback about this enhancement idea, but summarizing we should have: - New KVP parser implementation for XML formatted view parameters. - New tests checking this new implementation and checking backward compatibility. - A new section on GeoServer documentation covering this new format. Naturally, any feedback to this enhancement is welcome. Thanks!!! Regards, Fernando Mino == GeoServer Professional Services from the experts! Visit http://bit.ly/gs-services-us for more information. == Fernando Mino Software Engineer @fmy2kec GeoSolutions Group phone: +39 0584 962313 fax: +39 0584 1660272 https://www.geosolutionsgroup.com/ http://twitter.com/geosolutions_it ------------------------------------------------------- Con riferimento alla normativa sul trattamento dei dati personali (Reg. UE 2016/679 - Regolamento generale sulla protezione dei dati “GDPR”), si precisa che ogni circostanza inerente alla presente email (il suo contenuto, gli eventuali allegati, etc.) è un dato la cui conoscenza è riservata al/i solo/i destinatario/i indicati dallo scrivente. Se il messaggio Le è giunto per errore, è tenuta/o a cancellarlo, ogni altra operazione è illecita. Le sarei comunque grato se potesse darmene notizia. This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. We remind that - as provided by European Regulation 2016/679 “GDPR” - copying, dissemination or use of this e-mail or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify us immediately by telephone or e-mail.
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