For the first iteration of the Isadora plugin, the focus was on creating a plugin (actor) that could take x and y coordinates to represent the vertices of a polygon. Using the "Point in Polygon" algorithm, the plugin was able to draw a polygon with 6 different vertices. Successes with the actor are being able use both a shape and picture as the "fill" for the polygon.
Another big plus for this iteration is the ability to manipulate the picture within the polygon, scaling, rotating, and translating.
Issues with the current plugin "polygon cutter" include the y coordinate not refreshing in real time, but x coordinates can be changed in real time. The only way to refresh the change in coordinate is to detach and reattach the picture actor to the polygon cutter actor. Another issue is creating a dynamic actor that will allow for the number of actors to be changed in real time and the actor to populate with inputs corresponding to the number needed. Currently, movies are not able to be played in the polygon.
Also, multiple polygons can be created in a single stage.
Issues with the current plugin "polygon cutter" include the y coordinate not refreshing in real time, but x coordinates can be changed in real time. The only way to refresh the change in coordinate is to detach and reattach the picture actor to the polygon cutter actor. Another issue is creating a dynamic actor that will allow for the number of actors to be changed in real time and the actor to populate with inputs corresponding to the number needed. Currently, movies are not able to be played in the polygon.
hello Brittany, I wondered if you continued to develop your plugin and also if you are thinking of sharing it at all? Its an interesting one. best wishes, jamie
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