[PostGIS] #5705: Proposal: New function ST_RemoveIrrelevantPointsForView()

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#5705: Proposal: New function ST_RemoveIrrelevantPointsForView()
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  Reporter:  gluser1357   |      Owner:  pramsey
      Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
  Priority:  medium       |  Milestone:  PostGIS 3.5.0
 Component:  postgis      |    Version:  master
Resolution:               |   Keywords:
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Comment (by gluser1357):

 > Is this guaranteed to maintain polygonal validity? This should be stated
 in the docs

 Currently, this function does not ensure polygonial validity. I added a
 warning in the docs (reference_editor.xml). Should I add it also at
 another location?

 > I suggest a slightly simpler function name, and one that uses
 terminology already in use. Perhaps ST_RemovePointsOutsideBBox?

 I was really looking for another function name but I couldn't find a
 better one so far describing what the function does. Since some points are
 kept outside the box that are required to render the same result within
 the bbox your suggestion doesn't exactly hit the functionality. Other
 suggestions are welcome :)
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