So would it work for you if you broke the linestrings into multiple records such that each linestring in the record has at most 5000 points. That's I think an easier task. Well at least I can think of how to do that anyrate.
So your tradeoff would be something like 5 records each with 20,000 points to 20 records each with 5,000 points -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of richard -rw- weinberger Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:37 AM To: PostGIS Users Discussion Subject: Re: [postgis-users] simplify a linestring to n points hi! 2008/11/24 Obe, Regina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I'm curious why you want to do this? our databases holds a lot of linestrings with more than 5000 points. these linestrings are processed by external tools. a few of this (crappy) tools can only handle linestrings with 500 or less points. cheers, //richard _______________________________________________ postgis-users mailing list [email protected] http://postgis.refractions.net/mailman/listinfo/postgis-users ----------------------------------------- The substance of this message, including any attachments, may be confidential, legally privileged and/or exempt from disclosure pursuant to Massachusetts law. It is intended solely for the addressee. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. _______________________________________________ postgis-users mailing list [email protected] http://postgis.refractions.net/mailman/listinfo/postgis-users
