Frequently asked question

Can an hourglass-shaped spatial filter be used in a spatial query?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

No. As intersecting lines are not allowed in a polygon, an hourglass-shaped polygon is an invalid shape and cannot be used in a spatial query.

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