[GRASS-dev] [GRASS GIS] #3511: [patch] v.buffer: allow squared buffers around points

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#3511: [patch] v.buffer: allow squared buffers around points
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  Reporter:  mlennert     |      Owner:  grass-dev@…
      Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
  Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  7.4.1
 Component:  Vector       |    Version:  svn-trunk
Resolution:               |   Keywords:  v.buffer squared buffer
       CPU:  Unspecified  |   Platform:  Unspecified
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Comment (by mlennert):

 Replying to [comment:2 mmetz]:
 > Replying to [comment:1 mlennert]:
 > > Replying to [ticket:3511 mlennert]:
 > > > The attached patch implements squared buffers around points.
 > >
 > > Forgot to explain: with the patch, v.buffer should create square
 buffers around points if the -s flag is set.
 >
 > Currently v.buffer always uses Vect_point_buffer2() for points, but the
 Vect_*_buffer*() functions might disappear at some stage because they are
 not working properly (apart from point buffering). Therefore it might be
 safer to add this functionality to v.buffer directly.

 Please check the attached new patch.

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