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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I want to perform a buffer query around a polygon. I would select a polygon, then get features from another layer who are within a specified distance of the outside edge of my selected polygon. The only queries involving buffers I see in the documentation are on points. I have looked briefly at PostGIS and GRASS documentation. Is the solution possible in MapServer? or should I investigate PostGIS, GRASS, or other tools?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Thanks for any help.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Jason Sievers</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>jsievers@co.linn.or.us</FONT>
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