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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.
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/**
* 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);
}
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.