How do you assign differing side lengths to a basic polygon?
I understand that creating a s=1 for all sides is possible in the shape dialog box.
But, say for example, I wanted to creat a pentagon with side lengths: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1
And/or is there a way to apply the Python turtle-graphics approach to map out more complex sequences? (ie insert a seqence of lengths and angles)
See example:
sequences with s= 1,2,3... etc. (with various angles.)
Thanks for any thoughts or approaches.
 
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There are many ways to skin the proverbial cat. It all depends on what your output will be used for. You could make a shape in Photoshop with the Polygon tool as I have here.
Or you can code one in Dreamweaver or any other code editor you wish to use. You have complete control over the number of points and where points begin & end.
https://www.w3schools.com/graphics/tryit.asp?filename=trysvg_polygon2
<!doctype html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Polygon SVG</title>
</head>
<body>
Polygon with 5 points, change point values to alter its shape
<svg viewBox="0 0 200 100" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<polygon points=
"0,100
110,25
120,75
145,90
153,75"
fill="none"
stroke="indigo" />
</svg>
</body>
</html>
Hope that helps.
Adam,
For changes like in your pentagon with side lengths: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, you can use the native tools in the following kind of way, starting with the original pentagon, Smart Guides being your friends:
1) Create a circle with W = H = 4 times the original side length, with its centre snapped to the leftmost corner Anchor Point;
2) With the Direct Selection Tool Click the two bottommost corner Anchor Points, then ShiftClickDrag by the left one downwards to snap to the circle.
Click/RightClick to get closer, Click again to get closer still
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