Geometry Boost List: Re: [geometry] Is simplify algorithm 3D aware

Subject: Re: [geometry] Is simplify algorithm 3D aware
From: Adam Wulkiewicz (adam.wulkiewicz_at_[hidden])
Date: 2016-04-12 15:29:51

Jakka30 wrote:
> I am using it as
>
> boost::geometry::simplify(orgLineString,simplifiedLineString,maxMoveDistance);
>
> I am assuming that the above code does 2D douglas-Peucker, is it correct?
>

If the coordinate system is cartesian it does N-dimensional 
Douglas-Peucker, if the coordiante system is spherical-equatorial it 
does 2D simplification.

Could you share a specific case when this function doesn't work as you 
expect?

Regards,
Adam