On 19 March 2015 at 16:31, Ian Caldwell <ian1caldwell+...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> > On 19 March 2015 at 15:54, Pmailkeey . <pmailk...@googlemail.com> wrote: > >> If map renderers don't want to use C and U numbered roads, that is up to >> them to ignore and not for mappers to place in a different field in the >> database. >> > > But that means that renderers would have to analyse the strings and that > analysis will be country and possible region dependant. Much better to > store in a simple way in the database if the road numbers are "normally > used". That information can be put in by the mapper rather than being > guessed by the renderer. This will allow for local variation. So if one > council does use C numbers on a road sign that can be recorded. > > > > Ian > If it is decided for the database to be able to record this aspect of road numbering, the numbers should stay in the one field and a second field should be used to indicate whether the numbers are used or not on signs. Still makes use of 2 fields but keeps the main field 'tidy'. -- Mike. @millomweb <https://sites.google.com/site/millomweb/index/introduction> - For all your info on Millom and South Copeland via *the area's premier website - * *currently unavailable due to ongoing harassment of me, my family, property & pets* T&Cs <https://sites.google.com/site/pmailkeey/e-mail>
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