Orientation.java

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package org.geotools.grid;

/**
 * Constants to describe the orientation of a grid element.
 * <ul>
 * <li>
 * An {@code ANGLED} element has a "pointy" top with a single vertex
 * touching the upper edge of its bounding rectangle.
 * </li>
 * <li>
 * A {@code FLAT} element has edges that run along the upper and
 * lower edges of its bounding rectangle
 * </li>
 * </ul>
 *
 * @source $URL: http://svn.osgeo.org/geotools/branches/2.7.x/build/maven/javadoc/../../../modules/unsupported/grid/src/main/java/org/geotools/grid/Orientation.java $
 */
public enum Orientation {

    /**
     * An {@code ANGLED} element has a "pointy" top with a single vertex
     * touching the upper edge of its bounding rectangle.
     */
    ANGLED, 
    
    /**
     * A {@code FLAT} element has edges that run along the upper and
     * lower edges of its bounding rectangle
     */
    FLAT;
}