[mapserver-users] File paths for layer data

[Ryan, Adam]

> Hi all,
> 
> I'm new at this and on a steep learning curve but I think I'm in love with
> MapServer.  It's so fast and, for the most part, easy to use.
> 
> One problem:  I want to set 'data' for a layer object in my map file to a
> file on another drive, url, server, etc.  I can't get mapserver to access
> any layer files that are outside my server directory.  I have images on
> the htm template file that reference other drives and servers so it
> doesn't seem to be a rights or permissions problem.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Adam Ryan
> Linn County GIS
> Oregon