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Defines a shape similar to an ellipse, but by reference to distance across the ground. Because map projections vary, an oval in which all four radii are equal may or may not appear as an exact circle.

Format

{
	"centre": <point>,
	"radiusX": <int>,
	"radiusY": <int>
}

Parameters

Name

Mandatory?

Description

centre

Y

Locates the centrepoint of the oval on the map

northRadius

Y

Centre to north radius in metres

eastRadius

Y

Centre to east radius in metres

southRadius

Y

Centre to south radius in metres

westRadius

Y

Centre to west radius in metres

 

 

NOTES

If you need a geometrically accurate shape defined by pixels, see <circle> or <ellipse>.

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This object wraps the following objects defined elsewhere: