I really, really need some guidance.
I have a zipp file containing .shx .shp .phx and .dbf
I searched the modules for finding out witch module would take a GIS file like this, and found the GEO module.
I installed the module and uploaded the GIS zip file without problem.
The GIS file contains markers and info i like to put on a map.
Now here starts my trouble, i just can figure out how to show those markers and info on a map ?
I tried the mapstraction and open layers, but is confused.
I didnt manage to get any sense or map out of either these modules.
As my English is not that good and neither my drupal skills, and certainly not my GIS skills, i turn to you for guidance.
Is this the right path for me ? Am i on the right track or should i go with a totally different module to start with ?
Hope somebody could clear this out for me, thanks for any answer you can give.
Comments
For OpenLayers Module
Well, if Geo is exposing the shapefile data in Views, it is just a matter of getting WKT or a Lat/Lon pair to make a OL Data layer, then putting that into a map preset. Using the markers would be the ability to add it is a field and then using attribute replacement. See:
http://drupal.org/node/627816
http://drupal.org/node/754480
Overall, its dependent on how Geo is exposing the data.
(sorry for the shallow response but little time)
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zzolo
Thanks for answer. I think,
Thanks for answer.
I think, to understand your answer, i should have a bit longer hair, and a good supply of cola and chips :)
Honestly i didn't understand much of that, but that is not your fault, but mine.
I will try to look at the two links you supplied and see if i can get smarter.
Again thanks for your answer, it is very much appreciated and sorry for my bad English.
Views
No problems. I think the main thing you should five into is the Views module since it was brings together geo data and mapping it. (and check out those links)
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zzolo