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ArcGIS character marker in geoserver

Does anyone have any experience using ESRI ArcGIS character marker symbols for point datasets in Geoserver for online map publishing. The character symbols I am interested in using is from the 'ESRI Enviro Hazard Sites' symbols for dolphin, manatee and whale.

Any advise would be much appreciated!

Jason

Solution

  • You may be able to by using the < ExternalGraphic> tag in the SLD instead of a simple shape such as circle or square. Here is a sample from GeoServers SLD Cookbook section point as graphic.

       <FeatureTypeStyle>
 <Rule>
   <PointSymbolizer>
     <Graphic>
       <ExternalGraphic>
         <OnlineResource
           xlink:type="simple"
           xlink:href="smileyface.png" />
         <Format>image/png</Format>
       </ExternalGraphic>
       <Size>32</Size>
     </Graphic>
   </PointSymbolizer>
 </Rule>