[mapserver-users] Help with Java MapScript Compile for Windows

[Steve Lime]

Hi Greg, The Java version compiles clean and I know some folks are having a bit of luck with it. I myself am struggling with installation issues but should over come those soon. Most issues will be related to the "maturity" of SWIG java module. Version 1.3.11 produces seemingly working code although that remains to be seen since not many folks have used it. The other gotchas will revolve around threading issues. Many of these have already been addressed when enabling --with-threads (or whatever it's called) when building the source, however, I'm sure there are other hurdles to be overcome. I'd certainly appreciate the feedback and documentation but you need to be aware that this is really an alpha version.

Steve

Stephen Lime
Data & Applications Manager

Minnesota DNR
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-297-2937

>>> Greg Mader <gmader@GeoAnalytics.com> 04/17/02 10:17AM >>>
Hi Dan,

I need to back up a bit, and ask what the current status of Java MapScript
is?  I know that Steve has been working on it, and I would like to use it
for a class project with some classmates.  The instructor is using JSP,
beans, and lots of other java stuff, not PHP :(   

Here is the deal that I will offer:  There is a team of five of us that need
to get a simple project done for class.  We would use Java Mapscript to do
this, and document the heck out of it, and contribute this doc back to the
project.  What we need now is some guidance on the status of Java Mapscript,
the limitations, etc, as well as any general guidance for how to proceed.

Thoughts?

Greg Mader
GIS consultant, and semi-miserable Comp Sci masters student.



-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Barron [mailto:dbarron@ddive.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 3:48 AM
To: mapserver-users@lists.gis.umn.edu 
Subject: [mapserver-users] Help with Java MapScript Compile for Windows


Hi,

Can anyone provide a brief description of the steps needed to compile 
MapScript Java on Windows?  I use Win2000 and have downloaded the Borland 
free C++ compiler as well as the SWIG 1.3.11 for windows.  I have made mods 
to the Java Mapscript Makefile provided with the nightly build and end up 
with errors when running make, but also get .java files out.  What should I 
expect to see?

Thanks,

Dan Barron