Question 1

How do I convert a GeoJSON file to KML using tokml in the command line?

Accepted Answer

Install tokml globally with npm install -g tokml, then run tokml file.geojson > file.kml for batch conversion. This CLI tool allows easy file processing without writing additional code.

Question 2

Can tokml handle timestamp properties from GeoJSON?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by specifying the timestamp option in the API, tokml maps custom timestamp properties to KML's TimeStamp tag using XML Schema Time format (yyyy-mm-ddThh:mm:sszzzzzz), as documented in the README.

Question 3

What's the difference between tokml and other GeoJSON to KML converters like geojson2kml?

Accepted Answer

tokml is a lightweight, zero-dependency library from Mapbox with simplestyle-spec support, focusing on simplicity and cross-platform use. Others might offer more features or dependencies, so choose based on project needs.

Question 4

How to add document name and description in tokml?

Accepted Answer

Use the documentName and documentDescription options when calling the tokml function to set metadata for the entire KML document, which improves organization and context for the output file.

Question 5

Does tokml support converting KML to GeoJSON?

Accepted Answer

No, tokml is designed only for GeoJSON to KML conversion. For reverse conversion, you would need a separate library or tool, as this is a stated limitation of the project.

Question 6

How to style KML output with simplestyle-spec in tokml?

Accepted Answer

Set the simplestyle option to true in the tokml function to convert simplestyle-spec styles from GeoJSON features into corresponding KML styling elements, but note it only covers basic styles like markers and colors.

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