Comments on: I have a GIS question.

Question: I have a GIS question.

BoldStepDesign — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:37:10 -0800

Basically, I want to build mapping system, similar to google maps, using something like Map server & open layers. Take in my own image, such as a building map, define roads or "hallways", and import points via a XML or RSS feed. I want an interface that I can take the xml feed and run it under the map in a box, displaying it under the map, allowing users to click on the event, and being able to see where they need to go, and using a current fixed position, being able to see how to get there.

By: jenkinsEar

jenkinsEar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:42:39 -0800

Are you willing to spend money? ArcGIS may be what you need.

By: BoldStepDesign

BoldStepDesign — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:43:23 -0800

How much? Can I demo it?

By: BoldStepDesign

BoldStepDesign — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:43:55 -0800

I needs to be web based.

By: jenkinsEar

jenkinsEar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:00:26 -0800

ArcGIS Server let's you write web-based apps (requires .NET / windows server, I believe). Here's a video showing it in action.

I don't know pricing (a buddy of mine licenses it for an airport GIS system he's building), but I'm sure it's extremely variable, depending on seats, access, etc.

By: klanawa

klanawa — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:22:45 -0800

geoserver

i've been playing around with it today. it's similar to mapserver but runs as a servlet. the geowebcache plugin makes tiles that can be loaded into google, yahoo, etc.

i'm not an expert yet, but it can definitely do what you want. however, an understanding of GIS basics will make your learning curve much less steep.

By: klanawa

klanawa — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:23:16 -0800

also: it's free.

By: BoldStepDesign

BoldStepDesign — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:30:30 -0800

where could I learn the basics?