Adding support for KML files

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There are requests coming from various sides to have support for KML content. 
KML is a defacto standard for handling rich layers on maps. KML files can be 
produced with Google Maps web interface, with Google Earth, ArcGIS, etc. 
Applications are endless. 

First step will be to provide a simple KML reader building osmdroid overlays 
(icons, polylines, polygons). 

Second step could be to handle a more complete KML model, including folder 
hierarchy, and allowing CRUD and save operations. 

Help and advice will be welcomed. 

Original issue reported on code.google.com by mathieu....@gmail.com on 12 Oct 2013 at 4:52

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Original comment by mathieu....@gmail.com on 12 Oct 2013 at 4:52

• Added labels: Type-Enhancement
• Removed labels: Type-Defect

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First idea was to use javaapiforkml, but this lib doesn't work on Android 
as-is, and the project seems obsolete. 
So first step is done through a classical DOM parsing. 

Original comment by mathieu....@gmail.com on 12 Oct 2013 at 4:54

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v3.9 implements a first useable step for icons (KML Point) and polylines (KML 
LineString).  

Original comment by mathieu....@gmail.com on 21 Oct 2013 at 3:46

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v3.10, published today, is a major version for KML support, adding support for 
Polygons, Folders and Styles. Folder bounding box is also available. 

We set the issue to Fixed. 

Original comment by mathieu....@gmail.com on 23 Oct 2013 at 8:15

• Changed state: Fixed