[mkgmap-dev] Cutting down the default style

Mon Nov 7 12:24:35 GMT 2011

On Mon, Nov 07, 2011 at 02:01:32PM +0200, Rich wrote:
>would it be possible to create such default layer styles ? so user 
>could use them without designing their own style.

Sure, that is my idea.

A while back, I suggested that we should try to create multiple map 
layers in one pass. For example, the various routes-* styles currently 
need to be processed separately. It takes a few minutes per layer for 
Finland. Almost all of this time is needed for parsing the map data.  
Even a "null" style needs this much time. But, this is just an 
optimization, not strictly needed to make the style change happen.

>for example, i find power lines very useful outside of large cities, 
>which is where i do quite some mapping work. same goes for buildings - 
>i'd actually want to see them in some more distinct colour in the 
>default style files, currently they are nearly invisible. but seeing 
>them allows me to better decide what data to collect.

Right, I have similar needs myself. However, last summer when I was 
bicycling in the middle of nowhere, I got a bit distracted by power 
lines looking like roads (1-pixel wide line at wide zoom levels). So, I 
do understand people who want to be able to disable or enable the 
"clutter" when using the GPS unit.

	Marko