This function returns the bounding box of a pcpatch object as a geometry object.

Syntax

geometry ST_envelopeGeometry(pcpatch pc);

Parameters

Parameter Description
pc The pcpatch object.

Description

A bounding box is a 2D geometry object of Ganos Geometry.

Examples

SELECT ST_AsText(ST_EnvelopeGeometry(pa)) FROM patches LIMIT 1;
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POLYGON((-126.99 45.01,-126.99 45.09,-126.91 45.09,-126.91 45.01,-126.99 45.01))

CREATE INDEX ON patches USING GIST(ST_EnvelopeGeometry(patch));