[talk-au] Generating good looking PDF/SVG maps?

[Ben Kelley]

Hi.

The Mapnik -> SVG -> Inkscape route is probably good for where the map needs
manual editing.

PNG isn't really going to work for any large sized map though.

I will report back if I get anywhere.

 - Ben.

On 19 June 2010 14:50, Sam Vekemans <acrosscanadatrails at gmail.com> wrote:

> And don't forget the team @ KDE Marble Desktop, has the ability to
> save PNG at any map view. The linux version also uses the CycleMap :-)
>
> On 6/18/10, Sam Vekemans <acrosscanadatrails at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Its on my list to set up an OpenOfficeDraw template where all you need
> > todo is to copy the pdf from walking-papers.org and paste it into the
> > document, and move it to the bottom layer. Then edit the title and the
> > legend and the POI list to suit the area.
> >
> > I know that doesnt help you today, but there are people working on it :)
> >
> > Every printed map, needs to have some manual creative work done on it.
> >
> > The technology from Open Orienteeringmap is close, but it doesnt
> > support mapnik. And hikebikemap.de has a great rendering, but isnt on
> > walking-papers.org, nor OpenOrienteeringmap
> >
> > Its also on maposmatic's list to get a proper legend, as well as
> > maperitive.
> >
> > inkscape allows for svg opening & saving it as a Oo file, to break
> > apart and easily manipulate the map.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Sam
> >
>
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