Update for the geometry data type libraries
Details
| Detail name | Value |
|---|---|
| Changelog Number | 8270 |
| Type | Improvement |
| Status | Resolved |
| Fix Versions | Exasol 2025.1.3, Exasol 2025.2.0 |
| Resolution Date | 2025-09-17 |
Background
Exasol uses external libraries (libgeos and proj) to handle the geometry data type and the associated operations. It was necessary to update both.
Improvement
The libgeos library has been updated to version 3.13.1 and proj has been updated to version 9.6.2. due to this update.
Changed behavior
Some minor variations in behavior involving geometry data types are possible due to changes in the libraries.