[OpenLayers-Users] RegularPolygon Radius

[Andreas Hocevar]

Hi Christopher,

the radius is always in map units. If your projection (e.g. EPSG:900913)
has units in m, then the RegularPolygon radius will be m, otherwise
(e.g. EPSG:4326), it will be degrees.

Regards,
Andreas.


Heidt, Christopher M. wrote:
> Is it possible for OL to create a circle with a metric radius?
> Can i have a 100 meter circle around my target?
>
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> my users are going to want to supply a radius in a metric or english
> unit, but it looks like RegularPolygon is expecting degrees.
> So, my question is does OL have a builtin resource to convert my units?
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