st_segmentize
How PostGIS runs Densify: st_segmentize.
| Engine | PostGIS |
|---|---|
| Tool name | st_segmentize |
| Interface | sql |
| Implements | Densify |
| Documentation | Not stated |
| Effects | modifies input: no, network: no |
| Notes | Not stated |
| Status | active |
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Choices | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
geog | geography | no | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
max_segment_length | double precision | no | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
SQL overloads
-
st_segmentize(geog geography, max_segment_length double precision) → geography -
st_segmentize(geometry, double precision) → geometry
How it maps to the operation
| Operation parameter | Parameter here | Note |
|---|---|---|
layer | #1 | Not stated |
distance | #2 | Not stated |
unit | Not stated | always crs-units. CRS units on geometry; metres on geography, along the geodesic. |
Differences from the operation
- Splits each segment into equal parts no longer than the distance.
Harvested by the postgis harvester from engine version
3.7.0. Names can change when an engine is harvested again.