sf::st_line_sample
How sf runs Points Along Lines: sf::st_line_sample.
| Engine | sf |
|---|---|
| Tool name | sf::st_line_sample |
| Interface | r |
| Implements | Points Along Lines |
| Documentation | Not stated |
| Effects | modifies input: no, network: no |
| Notes | Not stated |
| Status | active |
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Choices | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
x | any | yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
n | any | yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
density | any | yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
type | any | no | "regular" | Not stated | Not stated |
sample | any | no | NULL | Not stated | Not stated |
How it maps to the operation
| Operation parameter | Parameter here | Note |
|---|---|---|
layer | x | Not stated |
distance | Not stated | density is points per unit of length, the inverse of the distance; n gives a number of points instead. |
unit | Not stated | always crs-units |
Differences from the operation
- With type regular the points sit half a step in from each end, not at the start.
- Returns one MULTIPOINT per line.
Harvested by the r-packages harvester from engine version
1.1.3. Names can change when an engine is harvested again.