st_generatepoints
How PostGIS runs Random Points in Polygons: st_generatepoints.
| Engine | PostGIS |
|---|---|
| Tool name | st_generatepoints |
| Interface | sql |
| Implements | Random Points in Polygons |
| Documentation | Not stated |
| Effects | modifies input: no, network: no |
| Notes | Not stated |
| Status | active |
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Choices | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
area | geometry | no | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
npoints | integer | no | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
seed | integer | no | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
SQL overloads
-
st_generatepoints(area geometry, npoints integer) → geometry -
st_generatepoints(area geometry, npoints integer, seed integer) → geometry
How it maps to the operation
| Operation parameter | Parameter here | Note |
|---|---|---|
layer | #1 | Not stated |
count | #2 | Not stated |
seed | #3 | Not stated |
Differences from the operation
- Returns one MultiPoint per polygon.
Harvested by the postgis harvester from engine version
3.7.0. Names can change when an engine is harvested again.