[Shapelib] Creating an Arc

[Frank Warmerdam]

Scott Ferguson wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I need to create an Arc in a shape file. Is this possible using shapelib? My
> understanding is that only points, polylines and polygons can be created so
> what I probably need is a way to convert an Arc to a collection of
> Polylines, is that correct?
> 
>  
> Does any one have an example of creating Arcs they can share with me?

Scott,

You are correct that shapefiles cannot store curved arcs.  The normal
technique is to approximate them as polylines.

Best regards,
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