convert_shape()

convert_shape()#

Convert non-py5 shape objects into Py5Shape objects.

Examples#

example picture for convert_shape()

from shapely import Polygon, affinity


def setup():
    py5.stroke_weight(5)

    poly1 = Polygon([(0, 0), (0, 40), (40, 40), (40, 0)])
    poly2 = affinity.translate(poly1, 20, 20)
    shapely_shape = poly1.union(poly2)

    py5_shape = py5.convert_shape(shapely_shape)
    py5.shape(py5_shape, 20, 20)

Description#

Convert non-py5 shape objects into Py5Shape objects. This facilitates py5 compatability with other commonly used Python libraries.

This method is comparable to load_shape(), except instead of reading shape files from disk, it converts shape data from other Python objects.

Passed shape object types must be known to py5’s shape conversion tools. New object types and functions to effect conversions can be registered with register_shape_conversion().

The convert_shape() method has builtin support for the conversion of shapely and trimesh objects. This will allow users to explore the geometry capabilities of those libraries. Look at the online “2D Shapes and Shapely” and “3D Shapes and Trimesh” Python Ecosystem Integration tutorials for more information. You can also create your own custom integrations. Look at the online “Custom Integrations” Python Ecosystem Integration tutorial to learn more.

Signatures#

convert_shape(
    obj: Any,  # object to convert into a Py5Shape object
    **kwargs: dict[str, Any]
) -> Py5Shape

Updated on December 25, 2023 17:02:43pm UTC

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