sf::st_union
How sf runs Dissolve: sf::st_union.
| Engine | sf |
|---|---|
| Tool name | sf::st_union |
| Interface | r |
| Implements | Dissolve |
| 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 |
y | any | yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
... | dots | no | Not stated | Not stated | further arguments passed on |
by_feature | any | no | FALSE | Not stated | Not stated |
is_coverage | any | no | FALSE | Not stated | Not stated |
How it maps to the operation
| Operation parameter | Parameter here | Note |
|---|---|---|
layer | x | Not stated |
by | Not stated | st_union merges everything into one geometry and drops the attributes; to dissolve by a field, group with aggregate() or dplyr's group_by and summarise. |
Differences from the operation
- Returns geometry only (an sfc), not a layer with attributes.
Harvested by the r-packages harvester from engine version
1.1.3. Names can change when an engine is harvested again.