Chapter 4:  Curves

Introduction

Path concept

Syntax:

Drawing a Path using Lines

Syntax: moveto

Syntax: lineto

Syntax: closepath

Syntax: horizontal lineto

Syntax: vertical lineto

Drawing Arcs

Syntax: elliptical arc

Circular Arc

Syntax:

Splines

Approximating vs. Interpolating Splines

Bézier Splines

Quadratic Bézier Spline

Syntax:

Syntax:

Cubic Bézier Spline

Syntax:

Relative Path Commands

Path Shortcuts

Filling a Path

Markers on a Path

Path Command Reference