From 05988ffb0929a218458adfb03ba4f09b3118410a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: robertl Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:42:41 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Document shapefile support. --- xmldoc/formats/shape.xml | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) create mode 100644 xmldoc/formats/shape.xml diff --git a/xmldoc/formats/shape.xml b/xmldoc/formats/shape.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fc97f6946 --- /dev/null +++ b/xmldoc/formats/shape.xml @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ + This format reads and writes ESRI shapefiles as best it can. The +reality is that shapefiles can contain a lot of map-oriented data that does +not convert well to our model of waypoints, tracks, and routes. Points are +mapped to waypoints. Arcs are mapped to tracks. + +If a field is named 'NAME', that will be used for hte shortname. Likewise +for a field named 'URL'. + + +Given the forced fit nature of conversions between shapefiles and other +formats, the results of these conversions are frequently disappointing. +A custom converter (perhaps via a modification to our source) will frequently +deliver better results. + + -- 2.30.2