Hi Sam, Waiting for Nov. 21st isn't a problem. The idea I had to discuss the conversion (both Geobase and Canvec) is still fresh, and we haven't set a date yet, nor settled on the details. Since I have a bit of experience with the Geobase conversion (with the new method to copy over data), and especially with the cleaning up part, I want to share it. That way others might benefit from it, and help us getting it all done. It would also be a good occasion to discuss / demonstrate the Canvec import for our region (roughly NTS tiles 021E and 021L). Michel has already thought about this more.
Regarding the conversion script: which script are you talking about? Earlier this week I mentioned I wanted to rewrite your batch files (which call Ian's shp-to-osm) to Python, so they can be used on other OS's, and hopefully they'll also be easier to maintain. That's all. I haven't given other aspects much thought, before my e-mail this morning. I won't be available as the maintainer for such a script for a number of reasons, so I'll only do the "port" of your batch files. Hopefully this is clear now. By the way, instead of working on the Python-version of your batch files, I imported some Geobase data. Just one sheet left, and I'll put it on hold for a while (although that remains to be seen ;) ). Frank Sam Vekemans wrote: > Hi, > Would you be able to hold out until nov 21st? > > At that time, myself will have the shp-to-osm java script out of beta, > and available to 'build-from' using python/java FME tools. > > Frank has offered to be the main person to maintain the conversion > script once im done with it. > > And Yes, i agree, the actual act of importing the .osm files (made by > the scripts) can be done with a 'couch mapping party' > > Cheers, > Sam > > > On 11/7/09, Michel Gilbert <michc...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Frank, Yves and all, >> >> I like the idea to have a mapping party in Sherbrooke that may attract >> people of other regions. The mapping party, considering we are in November, >> could concentrate on importing CanVec data for OSM. So, a Mapping Party with >> no field work, only desktop work in front of a fireplace. We would need a >> place in Sherbrooke with good wireless connections, good coffees and a room >> where we can talk and help each other. I think that "La Brulerie" on >> Wellington meets all the requirements. >> >> In order to make the event possible we will need experts that could explain >> importing tools (python, java, fme) and editing tools (josm, potlatch). Any >> volunteers ? Also, we need available data to import. My preference would be >> to have data that include all the CanVec feature classes. At my knowledge, I >> don't think such data can be generated rigth now. There are tools in >> development to generate such data but are not ready for importation. We >> (Daniel and I) do plan to work on a FME CanVec Import tool this winter but >> the tool won't be available in short terms. >> >> If we have Canvec OSM file ready to import, I will participate to organize >> the "Sherbrooke Couch Mapping Party". Here are some ideas for the agenda: >> - Explain translation between CanVec features and OSM tags >> - Training on Importing tools >> - Explain OSM xml file >> - Training on JOSM >> - Importing session. Each participant take a region and import data. >> >> Let me know if anyone would like to participate at such event. We will keep >> on discussing to put in place the missing pieces. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Michel >> _______________________________________________ Talk-ca mailing list Talk-ca@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-ca
