GetMinimumSpanningCircle()
Summary
Computes the smallest circle that encloses an area.
Syntax
ms_circle = GetMinimumSpanningCircle(integer area_id)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| area_ id | ID of an area |
Returns
A circle that is the smallest circle that encloses the area.
Notes
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The current layer must be an area layer.
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Use GetMinimumSpanningCircle() for the points in the boundary of an area, and use MinimumSpanningCircle() for any group of points.
Example
ms_circle = GetMinimumSpanningCircle(19023)See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| ConvexHull() | Computes the convex hull that encloses an area |
| MinimumSpanningCircle() | Computes the smallest circle that encloses a group of points |