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Defines an ellipse in geometric terms. its centrepoint is located as a map coordinate (a <point>) but its horizontal and vertical radii are specified as a number of pixels. This is in order to constrain the shape into a precise oval, whatever the map's projection.
Format
{
"centre": <point>,
"radiusX": <int>,
"radiusY": <int>
}
Parameters
Name | Mandatory? | Description |
centre | Y | Locates the centrepoint of the ellipse on the map |
radiusX | Y | Horizontal radius in pixels |
radiusY | Y | Vertical radius in pixels |