Geometry Service ConvexHull method

Constructs the convex hull of the input geometries.

 

ConvexHull(SpatialReference SpatialReference, Geometry[] InGeometryArray)

 

Parameter

Description

SpatialReference

The spatial reference of the input polygons and polylines. This cannot be null.

InGeometryArray

An array of geometries of mixed type.

 

Return Value

 

A single geometry, usually a polygon but possibly a polyline or a point.

 

Remarks

 

The convex hull of a set of points, polylines and polygons is shown below. If all the inputs are collinear, than a polyline will be returned instead of a polygon. If all inputs are located at a single point, then that point will be returned.

 

Figure 1 - Convex hull of a set of point, polylines and polygons.