shapely.buffer
How Shapely runs Buffer: shapely.buffer.
| Engine | Shapely |
|---|---|
| Tool name | shapely.buffer |
| Interface | python |
| Implements | Buffer |
| Documentation | Not stated |
| Effects | modifies input: no, network: no |
| Notes | Not stated |
| Status | active |
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Choices | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
geometry | any | yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
distance | any | yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
quad_segs | integer | no | 8 | Not stated | Not stated |
cap_style | string | no | round | Not stated | Not stated |
join_style | string | no | round | Not stated | Not stated |
mitre_limit | number | no | 5 | Not stated | Not stated |
single_sided | boolean | no | no | Not stated | Not stated |
How it maps to the operation
| Operation parameter | Parameter here | Note |
|---|---|---|
layer | geometry | Not stated |
distance | distance | Not stated |
unit | Not stated | always crs-units. Shapely has no CRS; distance is in the coordinates' units. |
dissolve | Not stated | always no. Union the results with shapely.union_all. |
segments | quad_segs | Not stated |
Differences from the operation
- Works on geometries, not layers, and knows no CRS.
Harvested by the python-libs harvester from engine version
2.2.0. Names can change when an engine is harvested again.