> I am new to web mapping and to OpenLayers. I have created a basic map > that has a base layer and a KML vector layer. The features in the KML > vector layer have several attributes. When opening my map, is it > possible to highlight and zoom to a specific feature in the KML vector > layer based on one of the attributes? >
You will note that google isnt good about providing that functionality themselves in their products. KML is a very flexible format. You can define attributes for a featureset in the set header and then provide just the data for the feature ( as you would for a "normal" layer), but you can also have attribute and data for each feature (ie each feature could have different attributes). Furthermore the KML could just be a network link. In short, I dont think it is implemented in OL but maybe others would prove me wrong. If you are stuck using KML vector files, then I think you will need custom code to pick your way through a loaded KML layer feature entries. If you have option of not using KML than I would strongly consider it. If your data is in say geoserver then you can create a WFS kml link to view in GE from your web application but using KML directly is slow and limited. Notice: This email and any attachments are confidential. If received in error please destroy and immediately notify us. Do not copy or disclose the contents.
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