Is that the only function of the buffer - to create a circle?

Can the buffer modify other functions. If so - what is the criteria?

Bob
----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Ramsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Try it and see :)
It constructs a circular-shaped polygon around the point.
P

On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Bob Pawley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm interested in what the buffer actually does.

Bob

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ST_Buffer(ST_MakePoint(x,y),r)

On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 3:35 PM, Bob Pawley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

What is the best way of creating a circle?

Mu PostgreSQL Developes Handbook susy it should be - point and radius.

Postgis doesn't seem to have this function.

Bob
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