[GRASS5] v.buffer problems...

[Radim Blazek]

On 12/7/05, Wolf Bergenheim <wolf+grass at bergenheim.net> wrote:
> Hi, list!
>
> I guess that this is a known issue, but when doing v.buff on lines that
> form a closed shape v.buffer will extend the buffer to the whole
> "inside" as well.

That is correct in  my opinion, buffer for a line is created for both sides.
If the lines represent closed polygons you should convert them to areas.

Radim

> Has anyone had time to investigate why this happens?
> Is there anything I can do to help? I tried to peek at the v.buffer
> code, but I didn't spot the correct place yet.
>
> --W
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