Is it possible to save vector drawing data of any shape using JSFL?

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March 21, 2023
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For example, I have a vector drawing:

Is it possible to write its data (vector points, contour color, line color, contour thickness) in a string or XML format, or any other to simply save data about this figure and build the same after a long time based on previously saved data.

I need to transfer a vector shape to a SWF file for my plugin

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Correct answer Charlie Bickett

Hi! It's technically possible, but for anything more than simple shapes I wouldn't go the shape > data route. Instead, export symbols as seperate .SWF/.SWC files, and dynamically load those into your SWF panel, this is how Keyframe Caddy does it.
Here's a page showing how this works using both AS2 & AS3, should be a handy place to start!

Charlie BickettCorrect answer

Inspiring

Hi! It's technically possible, but for anything more than simple shapes I wouldn't go the shape > data route. Instead, export symbols as seperate .SWF/.SWC files, and dynamically load those into your SWF panel, this is how Keyframe Caddy does it.
Here's a page showing how this works using both AS2 & AS3, should be a handy place to start!

kglad

Community Expert

open your history panel and check the steps used to create those shapes. do you see any red x's? (ie, that polystar/pentagon is likely problematic.)

MultomanAuthor

Inspiring

This is similar to what KeyframeCaddy does. It loads drawings into itself. My plugin should do the same. I'm not trying to recreate KeyframeCaddy, I just need to understand how it works

kglad

Community Expert

your first post seemed clear enough, but your 2nd, i do not understand.

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