Chaikin's Algorithm Animation

This project implements Chaikin's algorithm as a step-by-step animation.

The application allows the user to draw 1 or more points on a canvas. It then animates each step taken to obtain the final result of a drawn curve using Chaikin's algorithm. The animation plays for 7 steps and then restarts.

Functionality

• The canvas receives input from the mouse. The user can use the left button to place control points for Chaikin's algorithm.
• The selected points are visible on the canvas, surrounded by a small circle.
• Pressing Enter starts the animation if control points are drawn on the canvas. It cycles through the steps until reaching the 7th step of Chaikin's algorithm, then restarts.
• If Enter is pressed before any points have been drawn, nothing happens. It is still possible to draw points.
• If the canvas only has one control point, the program only presents that point and does not cycle through the steps.
• If the canvas has only two control points, the program draws a straight line.
• Pressing Escape quits the window.

Bonus

• It is possible to clear the screen, so that the user can select new control points.
• It is possible to drag the control points in real time.

Usage

To use the application, follow these steps:

1. Draw points on the canvas using the left mouse button.
2. Press Enter to start the animation.
3. Press Escape to quit the application.
4. Press r to reset the canvas and draw new points.
5. Hold down the Control key and drag the mouse to move a point in real time.

Installation

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git clone https://github.com/abdotop/chaikin.git
cd chaikin
cargo run