ST_GeometryType method

ST_GeometryType method

Returns the name of the type of the ST_Geometry value.

Syntax

geometry-expression.ST_GeometryType()

Returns

VARCHAR(128) Returns the data type of the geometry value as a text string. This method can be used to determine the dynamic type of a value.

Remarks

The ST_GeometryType method returns a string containing the specific type name of geometry-expression.

The value IS OF( type ) syntax can also be used to determined the specific type of a value.

Note

By default, ST_GeometryType uses the original format for a geometry, if it is available. Otherwise, the internal format is used. For more information about internal and original formats, see STORAGE FORMAT clause, CREATE SPATIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM statement.

Standards and compatibility

Example

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