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Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics

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On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:19:21 AM UTC-5, Brian wrote:
> Hi, I have one last question about programming:
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> I read somewhere that programmers sometimes use mathematical equations
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> to represent graphics, and that the programmers write code that
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> transforms the equations into the graphics that they want.  I didn't
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> know this was possible.  Is it possible to do this?
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> Brian

It sounds like you are talking about Scalable Vector Graphics.

Basically, you use lines and curves to represent complex shapes.

The curves used are often Bezier curves.

You can see many of these SVGs in action at

http://openclipart.org

For instance, here is a ladybug that you can keep zooming in on, and it will still look curvy (not granular):

http://openclipart.org/people/Keistutis/1368310520.svg

Thanks.

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Using Equations To Represent Graphics Brian <briansipler@yahoo.com> - 2013-05-21 09:19 -0700
  Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics James <jjpuzzles@wowway.com> - 2013-05-21 11:28 -0700
    Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics Brian <briansipler@yahoo.com> - 2013-05-21 12:22 -0700
      Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics James <jjpuzzles@wowway.com> - 2013-05-21 13:10 -0700
  Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics JJ <duh@nah.meh> - 2013-05-22 02:44 +0700
  Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics "Chris M. Thomasson" <no@spam.invalid> - 2013-05-21 13:48 -0700
  Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics "Charles Richmond" <numerist@aquaporin4.com> - 2013-05-21 19:01 -0500
    Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics Brian <briansipler@yahoo.com> - 2013-05-21 17:25 -0700
  Re: Using Equations To Represent Graphics bob <bob@coolfone.comze.com> - 2013-05-22 09:20 -0700

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