[Proj] Tutorials and such explained

[Dave Sampson]

List,

In response for my request of tutorials and other educational tools for 
learning the possibilities of proj, gdal, and ogr I was asked to clarify 
what I meant by implement. And possibly what I'm lokoing for in general. 
And why the open source code and manuals are not meeting my needs. So I 
hope to clarify my request.

Implementation of a tool (eg proj). What I mean is for the LAME user, 
not developer, how can I use the tools. As I am not a programer or 
developer, going through the source might give me the answers, but I 
would not know that the answer hit me in the face. By implementing I 
mean having the tool available (through the comand line or other 
interface). Now what can I do with it. I have datasets, now how can I 
use these tools to munipulate the dataset.

I appreciate all the info and time put into the manuals, but they 
pre-suppose you know what the result of each process is. It also assumes 
you know and understand the full capabilities of vector, raster and 
projection munipulation. As a general geographer I am not aware of ALL 
the possibilities, just the ones I know. Therefore I am looking for a 
way to KNOW more.

For example, when learning GRASS I found online tutorials, workshops, 
class curriculums and the book a much faster, more efficient and 
experiential way of learning GRASS, than mearly reading the man pages of 
EVERY tool in GRASS. I am a hands on learner, and as such I look for 
hands on ways to learn open source programs.

I am looking for such learning opportunities for proj, gdal, ogr. By 
implement I mean use the tool (eg use the hammer) not modify the tool 
(forge a new hammer) and not include the tool as part of another tool 
(eg develop a Jack-Hammer). I hope this helps.

Cheers

Dave,

maybe you could explain on the list what you mean by "implement"?
Use it? Rewrite it? It's open source, so technical details are
in the code. I guess you mean something else.

Markus

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