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[Eric Berberich <>]

Asher Kamiraze wrote:
> Dear list,
>
> I want to erode a polygon with a polygonal structuring element. I had a 
> look at the 2D Minkowski sums package, but it seems to only provide 
> dilatation. Is there a way to erode a polygon with CGAL ?
>
> Best,
>
> Asher

Hi,

when you talk about erosion, do you maybe mean 'inset'. There is such a 
function in the 2D Minkowski sum, check:

http://www.cgal.org/Manual/3.4/doc_html/cgal_manual/Minkowski_sum_2/Chapter_main.html

Otherwise, we need more information of what you want to do.

eriC