Isn't this the same question you asked, (and got answers to), in this other thread? http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps-API/browse_thread/thread/eecd204c11a889f0
-- Marcelo - http://maps.forum.nu -- On Nov 21, 5:30 pm, Richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > I'm developing a website that uses the google maps API. The objective > of the site is to have users (which can login) to submit different > types of geographic data(markers). > > I have a mysqlphp database to store the users information, however i > have been trying to find the best way to store the geographic data and > i'm having problems deciding. Even if this question is not directly > linked to the google maps api, if you could spare some minutes to help > me it would be very nice :). > > In my first approach each user had an xml file for the geographic data > ( so i wouldn't pass the limit of 1mb file of the api), but i wanted > to implement a function where users could select an area and all the > geographic data from all the users in the system which was on the that > area bounds would be displayed. This would imply i would open all the > xml files which is not viable. > > I could put the geographic data on a database and this problem would > be over, however if i wanted to add the possibility of the user to > submit new kinds of geographic data (e.g a polyline or a polygon or > even other kind of object defined in a xml) i had to alter my > database, whereas using an xml this would only mean a new node. > Do u guys have any suggestion on how could i solve this problem? > > data where users can login and submit different types of data. They > can submit text comments about geographic data or simply insert > geographic data. > The inserted geographic data can be a simple gmarker or an array of > markers, for a gpolygon. > My main doubt is how to represent the geographic data in a php mysql > database or using an xml file per user. > From this description it would seem a database would be the best > option for this problem. However if i would want to add a new type of > geographic data, e.g. a polyline, with a xml this would be very easy, > it would be just adding a new node. Whereas using a php/mysql approach > this would be a task that would require me to alter my database. > My question is if anyone has got a better sugestion > > My question is not directly connected to the google maps api but if > anyone can help me i would be greatly --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps-API?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
