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 == Background ==
-a library of functions to draw more complex things on a canvas? I know some people prefere Inkscape/SVG and others prefer nasal scripting. I started my work with Inkscape but I tend to implement the PFD and parts of MFD scripted. I guess I could find lots of code in all the different aircrafts for drawing things like speed tape, compass, engine instruments etc. but as far as I see there is nothing like a
+a library of functions to draw more complex things on a canvas? While some people prefer Inkscape/SVG and others prefer nasal scripting, this page is intended to document a library for procedural drawing.
-canvas.draw library
-I think it would be good to start such thing and my first elements would be a compass rose and a linear tape (e.g. for speed and altitude), stylable of course. So the library should also contain a structure to organize styles.
+Specifically, to help implement elements commonly used for the PFD and parts of MFD.
+While people can certainly find lots of code in all the different aircraft for drawing things like speed tape, compass, engine instruments etc. but as far as I see there is nothing like a canvas.draw library as of 12/2018.
+It seems, it would be good to start such thing and my first elements would be a compass rose and a linear tape (e.g. for speed and altitude), stylable of course. So the library should also contain a structure to organize styles.
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