<para>
This option instructs GPSBabel to remove points that have the smallest
overall effect on the overall shape of the route.  Using this method, the
first point to be removed will be the one that is closest to a line drawn
between the two points adjacent to it.
</para>
<para>
If neither this option nor the <option>length</option> option is specified,
this is the default.
</para>
