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Vertex

An individual coordinate (x, y) that defines the shape of a point, line, or polygon in vector data. Multiple vertices connected in sequence form lines and polygons.

Vertex

How would you define Vertex?

A vertex in GIS is a point that determines the form of a polygon feature or line. The intermediary locations along a geometry between its start and end nodes are called vertices, and they aid in the formation of complex shapes, curves, and angles.


For example:


  • A start point, an end point, and any number of vertices between them define a line.

  • The bounds of a polygon are defined by a closed series of vertices.


In vector data models, vertices are crucial because the positioning of these coordinate points determines the accuracy of the spatial representation. In GIS software, users can accurately rearrange features by changing or relocating vertices.

Related Keywords

Vertex geometry examines the spots on a shape where lines or edges converge. The placement of a vertex, which is a corner, determines the structure and characteristics of the figure.

Vertex coordinates are points that define the corners of a shape, given as x, y in 2D or x, y, z in 3D, showing their exact position in space.

A vertex in GIS is a particular point that establishes the form of a line, polygon, or other spatial feature. The whole feature is made up of several vertices joined together. Vertices are the corners or control points where the geometry changes direction. They are frequently altered to change the form or border of spatial features and are necessary for accurately depicting the geometry.

A vertex is a point in 3D space that defines a model's shape in 3D modelling. The precise placement of each vertex in the 3D world is determined by its position, which is often represented by X, Y, and Z coordinates. Vertex positions are essential for forming, animating, and rendering 3D models because vertices are joined by edges and faces to form an object's geometry.

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