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diff --git a/base_geoengine/doc/build/_sources/what_is_geoengine.txt b/base_geoengine/doc/build/_sources/what_is_geoengine.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb64b8c --- /dev/null +++ b/base_geoengine/doc/build/_sources/what_is_geoengine.txt @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +=================== +What is GeoEngine ? +=================== + +GeoEngine is an OpenERP module that adds spatial/GIS capabilites to OpenERP. It will allow you to : + +* Visualize and query your business information on map +* Perform GeoBI and spatial query +* Configure your spatial layers and spatial datasources +* Extend OpenERP models with spatial columns + +GeoEngine relies on `OpenLayers <http://openlayers.org>`_ and `PostgGIS <http://postgis.refractions.net/>`_ technologies. + +Postgis is used to store spatial information in databases. OpenLayer is used to represent spatial data in other words to show maps. The GeoEngine module acts as a data provider and as an OpenLayers configurator. It also provides a complete extension to OpenERP ORM. + +.. image:: _static/_images/core_architecture.jpg |