[GRASS-dev] [GRASS GIS] #1745: proposal: make -a flag the default behaviour for g.region

[GRASS GIS]

#1745: proposal: make -a flag the default behaviour for g.region
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 Reporter:  mlennert     |       Owner:  grass-dev@…              
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new                      
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  7.0.0                    
Component:  Default      |     Version:  svn-trunk                
 Keywords:               |    Platform:  Unspecified              
      Cpu:  Unspecified  |  
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 In my experience, when working with raster, having a precise resolution is
 the most important issue, while exact extension is less important. I often
 use existing vector data or bounds coordinates to determine the extent,
 but then have to use the -a flag to make sure that the desired resolution
 is kept.

 I would like to propose that in grass7, the behaviour is switched, i.e. to
 make the -a flag (Align region to resolution) the default behaviour, and
 "align to bounds" the option.

 I know this is a fundamental change in a fundamental module, but it's been
 itching for quite a while and I always find myself in difficulties having
 to explain to students why GRASS' default behaviour is the way it is...

 Moritz

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