Shapes3 sample module

These topics describe the Shapes3 sample module used in the examples in this guide.

The example provides instructions on how to install the module on your database server. It includes the C code used to create the data types and functions that make up the module and a description of how the module works. It also provides all the SQL scripts needed to register the module in your database.

The first section, Description of the sample module, describes the data types and operators the sample module provides. The second section, Sample C code, provides the C code to create the strategy and support functions defined in the operator class. The header file shape.h that describes common elements is also included.