Dear geowankers,
I am writing a Flash web mapping algorithm, and we need a map labeling
algorithm. I was hoping that you folks might be able to point me in the
right direction.
Here are our top requirements:
1. Fast.
2. Easy to implement and understand. (I would like to minimize the
amount of effort I spend learning about map labeling.)
Other requirements:
1. Currently just needs to label the transportation network; later,
point and area features too.
2. Decent results. (Good/great is not necessary - we can make it better
later.)
3. Doesn't need to work at small scales, say less than 1:24k or so (we
will punt to MapServer for rendering for scales below a certain threshold).
4. Must be able to expand the map without needing to relabel everything.
(I.e., panning into a new area means just labeling the new stuff.)
Does this make sense? I am a newbie in this area, so please feel free to
ask follow-up questions.
Any ideas about where I should look would be very welcome.
Many thanks,
Reid
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