Hi Dane, Thanks for the info and links. Mapnik seems to be pretty similar to SLD, so I might try to write a conversion script later this week. If I get it working I'll be sure to let you know --Jeff
On Tuesday 05 August 2008 11:51, you wrote: > Hi Jeff, > > Yes, Mapnik does not conform exactly to the SLD spec. AFAICT this does > mean that if you want to keep style definitions archived for use with > various rendering packages you'll be keeping separate xml for mapnik > or hand converting. > > I personally am trying to generate all my layer styles/rules with > mapnik's python bindings. This is much more concise and powerful than > hand coding XML and you can always use the save_map() function to > write out the XML for safe keeping. > > But, I'd be interested to hear if anyone has made efforts at > translating between SLD and mapnik XML. Both OpenLayers and GeoServer/ > GeoTools seem to be embracing SLD and interoperability with these > packages would be useful. > > For further reading, I've noticed these posts in the past which relate > to your question: > > https://lists.berlios.de/pipermail/mapnik-users/2007-August/000419.html > http://sgillies.net/blog/170/sld-and-python/ > http://sgillies.net/blog/169/mapnik-news/ > http://lists.eogeo.org/pipermail/opensdi/2006-January/000305.html > > -Dane > > On Aug 5, 2008, at 6:58 AM, Jeff Cooper wrote: > > Hello all, > > What support does mapnik have for SLD files? The mapnik > > configuration files I > > created about a year ago seem to resemble SLD, but don't match up > > exactly. I > > am looking to transitioning my GIS system to use SLD files, will I > > need a > > separate set of files for mapnik? > > > > Thanks, > > --Jeff > > _______________________________________________ > > Mapnik-users mailing list > > [email protected] > > https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/mapnik-users _______________________________________________ Mapnik-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/mapnik-users
