If layer is on the server, then do filter with WFS to fetch features. Add them to a "selected" vector layer on the map and then zoomtoExtent for the selected vector layer. This works for WFS spatial searches too - (search within polygon, DWithin etc).
Notice: This email and any attachments are confidential. If received in error please destroy and immediately notify us. Do not copy or disclose the contents. _______________________________________________ Users mailing list us...@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/openlayers-users