Dear all, Thanks for your large efforts to allow GIS maps **display** into wikipedia's articles. There is also an on going efforts to allow GIS maps **edition & storage** for wikipedia's usage, and so for encyclopedic maps.
GIS EDITING advancement : Sharemap.org took the initiative to create a GoogleMap-like for Wikipedia. A system (Sharemap.org) where wiki mapmakers can create, edit, store their encyclopedic maps. This in a centralized GIS way with standardized icons, designed for Wikipedia. Maps such the "Battle of Watterloo", "Birth rate in the US", "Japanese topography", etc will be possible. Translate a map will only involve the translation of the labels layers making translations easier (= more languages) compare to commons. The GIS maps will be downloadable in SVG/JPEG format too. This stage is already largely working. GIS EDITING need SUPPORT : for inclusion in wikipedia Secondly, the project wish to allow inclusion of its maps within wikipedia articles. Your knowledge will be appreciate. Languages used being : 1. *ActionScript 3* with Flex framework for visual editor 2. *Java* for site management and map and content repository 3. *JavaScript* for SVG rendering code Jakub, the programmer, may tell you more if interested. (I'm a map maker). GIS EDITING need SUPPORT : to connect to the WM foundation : Sharemap.org is also looking for contacts, programmers, scholarships to solidify or actively support this project and associate it with the wikimedia foundation. The project is opensource (CC-BY-SA 3.0), willfully a wikipedia friendly license. Please, who is interested for more information ? Who may I contact for further collaboration with Wikipedia/Media ? Best wishes ! -- Hugo Lopez
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