Re: [OpenMap Users] ESRI Shapefiles with Lables

On Mar 31, 2004, at 6:01 PM, Ian Erickson wrote:

> Alright OpenMappers,
>
> I know that this topic has been asked, and discussed before, but I'm
> at a
> loss as to how best to implement a ShapeLayer with Labels. I have
> extended
> the OMGraphicHandlerLayer and created what I would call an
> AnnotationLayer
> that renders points and labels fairly well but...
>
> I need to implement a ShapeLayer (of polygon, polyline, or point data)
> with
> labels. What is the best way to approach such a requirement? I think
> what
> I would like to do is implement a version of the ShapeLayer class with
> the
> LabeledOMGraphic geometries. Does this sound reasonable? Is there an
> example of code or a resource that would be a good starting point?
> Any help
> would be greatly appreciated!

I'd modify/extend ESRIPolygonRecord to use LabeledOMPolys, maybe as an
option when a DbfTableModel is provided. Then the record can look up
and use the label (or any other attribute) as provided in the table.

- Don

>
> I'm using 4.6.0
>
> - Ian Erickson
>
>
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