Star

The star() function created for this example is capable of drawing a wide range of different forms. Try placing different numbers into the star() function calls within draw() to explore.

/**
 * Star
 * 
 * The star() function created for this example is capable of drawing a
 * wide range of different forms. Try placing different numbers into the 
 * star() function calls within draw() to explore. 
 */

void setup() {
  size(640, 360);
}

void draw() {
  background(102);
  
  pushMatrix();
  translate(width*0.2, height*0.5);
  rotate(frameCount / 200.0);
  star(0, 0, 5, 70, 3); 
  popMatrix();
  
  pushMatrix();
  translate(width*0.5, height*0.5);
  rotate(frameCount / 400.0);
  star(0, 0, 80, 100, 40); 
  popMatrix();
  
  pushMatrix();
  translate(width*0.8, height*0.5);
  rotate(frameCount / -100.0);
  star(0, 0, 30, 70, 5); 
  popMatrix();
}

void star(float x, float y, float radius1, float radius2, int npoints) {
  float angle = TWO_PI / npoints;
  float halfAngle = angle/2.0;
  beginShape();
  for (float a = 0; a < TWO_PI; a += angle) {
    float sx = x + cos(a) * radius2;
    float sy = y + sin(a) * radius2;
    vertex(sx, sy);
    sx = x + cos(a+halfAngle) * radius1;
    sy = y + sin(a+halfAngle) * radius1;
    vertex(sx, sy);
  }
  endShape(CLOSE);
}

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This example is for Processing 4+. If you have a previous version, use the examples included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know.