Vector Data Access

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1. Introduction

   Introducing vector data concepts and how to use vector data in MapServer

2. Data Format Types

   Describes three main vector data format types: file-based, directory-based and databases.

3. Data Formats Introduction

   This section lists the data formats that are covered throughout the remainder of this guide.

4. ArcSDE Database (SDE)

5. ESRI ArcInfo Coverage

6. ESRI Personal Geodatabase

7. ESRI Shapefiles

8. Geography Markup Language Files (GML)

9. IHO S-57 Files

10. Inline MapServer Features

11. MapInfo Files (TAB/MID/MIF)

12. Microstation Design Files (DGN)

13. National Transfer Format Files (NTF)

14. Oracle Spatial Database

15. PostGIS/PostgreSQL

16. Spatial Data Transfer Standard Files (SDTS)

17. TIGER/Line Files

18. Virtual Spatial Data (ODBC/OVF)

19. Web Feature Service (WFS)

20. MySQL MYGIS

    Basic information on how to setup MySQL MyGIS layers in mapserver.

21. Article Info

    Document information (version, author, etc.)

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This Reference Manual applies to: MapServer 4.4, MapServer 4.6