Thread: Geometric Datatypes

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

I am looking at PostgreSql native geometry.

I am wondering if it can be used in conjunction with a basic drawing
package.

If so, is there a recommended drawing package to use? Are there any examples
of this type of use?

Bob



----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Fuhr" <mike@fuhr.org>
To: "Bob Pawley" <rjpawley@shaw.ca>
Cc: "Postgresql" <pgsql-general@postgresql.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: [GENERAL] Geometric Datatypes


> 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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