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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..951a43e --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +Chimère +======= + +Chimère is a cartographic mashup using OpenStreetMap as a default map layer. +This software aims to create online collaborative and thematic maps. Content +(multimedia, text) are associated to basic geographics items (Point Of Interest, +routes). Add on the map are open to everybody with no authentification but are +moderated by a team in charge of the map. + +Features +------- + + - Display (by default) of the mapnik OpenStreetMap layer. + - Display on the map of POIs (with markers) and routes (with colored + polylines). + - Thematic choices of items to display (POIs and routes). + - Filter themes in regard to currently available items. + - Display of the detail of a POI (name, description, pictures, multimedia + files). + - Add of a cartographic item (POI, route) on the map by an user without + authentication (the item is only available after moderation). + - Admin interface for moderation and configuration. + - Cut a Chimère by "areas". Each "area" can have specific themes, a new default + center, welcome message, bounding box, allow of restriction to a bounding + box, activation of dynamic themes, available themes, themes checked by + default. + - Import and export of data. Available formats are: ShapeFile, KML, GeoRSS + (import only), CSV and OSM. + - Configuration of map layers in administration interface. By default these + cartographic items are available: OSM Mapnik, MapQuest, OSM Transport, + Cyclemap. + + +Full documentation is available on +[Read the docs](http://chimere.readthedocs.org/en/latest/). |