Mysql spatial extensions

0	Hi, I am wondering if I could use spatial extensions (GIS) on mysql database server. Thanks extensions spatial gis mysql asked 09 Apr '17, 18:55 esorribas 11●2 accept rate: 0%

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Yes, but only with MyISAM tables, so be sure to specify that as the storage engine type when you create your tables.

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answered 10 Apr '17, 19:25

seanf
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The reason for this is that spatial support for InnoDB is available only in MySQL 5.7.5+, but the newest version we're running is 5.6.35.

(10 Apr '17, 19:27) seanf

Thanks, do you have any plans to migrate to mysql 5.7?

(10 Apr '17, 20:59) esorribas

Not at this time, no.

(10 Apr '17, 21:09) seanf

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