XML Suggestions (for coders)

by **kevinc** on Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:36 am

Hi there,

Having the map files in XML, and the new RSS feeds opens up a lot of potential for people to code addons for CC. There's 2 things that would make it even better.

#1 If the Map XML file had the path to the map image in it. e.g.

Code: Select all: <smalimage>Classic.S.jpg</smallimage> <smallheight>325</smallheight> <smallheight>325</smallheight>

Although there's a naming convention used at the moment, this would be a little cleaner.

#2 Maps XML file. If there was a list of maps that are live, and just pointed to the relevant XML map file that would also be very useful. Something along these lines.

Code: Select all: <maps> <map> <title>Africa</title> <xml>Africa.xml</xml> </map> </maps>

Thanks

by **Jota** on Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:10 am

One issue with #1 is that the map XML files are created by the mapmaker, while the map's filename is chosen by lack. It might be better to just do #2 and have the filenames included in the "Maps XML file".