ov2 file format

[timhey]

I am wanting to create a poi file for company branch locations but I don't want to run the usual crop of windows programs because I want the program to run automatically on our mainframe
Has anybody written a program to create an ov2 file from scratch I don't mind what language it is written in I just want to see how it is done!

[lbendlin]

this depends on the number of POIs you are talking about

The simple file is just a list of Type 02 records. It will work ok if you have 100 POIs or less.

If you have thousands of POIs (like we have with the speedcam database) you need to implement the complex version with 01 skipper type records for indexing (think of it as a Red-Black tree).

This algorithm is proprietary, and although we have created our own version (in PHP) TomTom will probably not want us to share it. (And I can't even guarantee it will work in all cases).

The DOS (not Windows) program makeOV2 is still your best bet.
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ

[BMW330]

We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?.
Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!