25th April 2009, 02:47 PM
I wonder if the 'technology' here is actually more of a hindrance than a help.
If I wanted a map of East Lothian hillforts, I would have a preference for the East Lothian HER supplying me with an Access or Excel file containing map locations sure but all kinds of additional data as well. I could then upload the data into ArcGIS or some similar programme and make all kinds of maps or analyse the data to my hearts content. I could even export back to the HER the results of my map making/analyis as a resource for other users of the data.
Surely thats what HERs need to be giving us 'professionals' and reserve their limited technology resources for more socially receptive needs.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
If I wanted a map of East Lothian hillforts, I would have a preference for the East Lothian HER supplying me with an Access or Excel file containing map locations sure but all kinds of additional data as well. I could then upload the data into ArcGIS or some similar programme and make all kinds of maps or analyse the data to my hearts content. I could even export back to the HER the results of my map making/analyis as a resource for other users of the data.
Surely thats what HERs need to be giving us 'professionals' and reserve their limited technology resources for more socially receptive needs.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...