[Xastir] Creating own vector maps?

[J. Lance Cotton]

Tapio Sokura wrote:
> If I were to create my own APRS (vector) maps for Xastir, which map 
> format should I use to get the most out of it? Primarily I would like 
> the maps to be directly usable with other common APRS programs as well.
> 
> Does this spell out to WinAPRS format? Or should I use the ESRI 
> shapefile format, whatever that is? Are there any useful tools for 
> creating vector maps from my own data, possibly by using raster maps as 
> an overlay when creating the vector maps?

If you want the most quality and flexibility, go with shapefiles. If you 
want the most portability, go with dosAPRS format, or if you don't need 
DOS compatibility, WinAPRS/MacAPRS format.

But truely, you can't beat Shapefiles + dbfawk for flexibility in Xastir.

-Lance KJ5O

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