Re: Geometric Datatypes - Mailing list pgsql-general

From Michael Fuhr
Subject Re: Geometric Datatypes
Date
Msg-id 20061105012538.GB88850@winnie.fuhr.org
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In response to Geometric Datatypes  (Bob Pawley <rjpawley@shaw.ca>)
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On Sat, Nov 04, 2006 at 05:01:12PM -0800, Bob Pawley wrote:
> What is an example of how geometric datatypes are being used?

They could be used for simple GIS applications (e.g., storing
latitude/longitude as points), although PostGIS would be more
suitable for non-trivial needs.  Are you asking about PostgreSQL's
native geometry types specifically or are you also interested in
how PostGIS is being used?  If the latter then see their case
studies:

http://postgis.refractions.net/documentation/casestudies/

--
Michael Fuhr

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