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    Namespace for anychart.graphics.vector.primitives. Contains some predefined functions to simply create common paths.

    Functions Overview

    cross()Draws a cross set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    diagonalCross()Draws a diagonal cross set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    diamond()Draws a diamond set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    donut()Draws a donut sector with sides. If sweep modulus is larger or equal 360, draws two concentric circles (without sides).
    hLine()Draws a thick horizontal line set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    pie()Draws a pie sector with sides (a curvilinear isosceles triangle with center in (cx, cy)).
    roundedInnerRect()Draws a rectangle with rounded corners.
    roundedRect()Draws a rectangle with rounded inner corners.
    star()Draws multi-pointed star.
    star10()Draws a 10-spiked star.
    star4()Draws a 4-spiked star.
    star5()Draws a 5-spiked star.
    star6()Draws a 6-spiked star.
    star7()Draws a 7-spiked star.
    triangleDown()Draws a triangle heading downwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    triangleLeft()Draws a triangle heading leftwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    triangleRight()Draws a triangle heading rightwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    triangleUp()Draws a triangle heading upwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.
    truncatedRect()Draws a rectangle with truncated corners.
    vLine()Draws a thick vertical line set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Functions Description

    cross

    cross(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a cross set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    diagonalCross

    diagonalCross(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a diagonal cross set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    diamond

    diamond(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a diamond set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a diamond. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of diamond circumscribed circle's center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of diamond circumscribed circle's center.
    outerRadius number Diamond circumscribed circle's radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    donut

    donut(stageOrPath, cx, cy, outerR, innerR, start, sweep)

    Draws a donut sector with sides. If sweep modulus is larger or equal 360, draws two concentric circles (without sides).

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a donut. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    cx number Center x.
    cy number Center y.
    outerR number Outer radius.
    innerR number Inner radius.
    start number Start angle in degrees.
    sweep number Sweep angle in degrees.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    hLine

    hLine(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a thick horizontal line set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    pie

    pie(stageOrPath, cx, cy, r, start, sweep)

    Draws a pie sector with sides (a curvilinear isosceles triangle with center in (cx, cy)). If sweep modulus is larger or equal 360, draws an ellipse (without sector sides).

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a pie. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    cx number Center x.
    cy number Center y.
    r number Radius.
    start number Start angle in degrees.
    sweep number Sweep angle in degrees.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    roundedInnerRect

    roundedInnerRect(stageOrPath, rect, var_args)

    Draws a rectangle with rounded corners.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path to create a path or a Path to append a rect. Path is not cleared before rect drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    rect anychart.graphics.math.Rect Rect which corners will be truncated.
    var_args number Set of param which define corners radius of rectangle:
    ArgsDescription
    1. top-left
    2. top-right
    3. bottom-right
    4. bottom-left
    		 Parameters are set in order, starting from top-left corner clockwise.
    1. top-left
    2. top-right & bottom-left
    3. bottom-right
    		 First parameter is top-left corner, second - top-right and bottom-left, third - bottom-right.
    1. left-top & bottom-right
    2. left-right & bottom-left
    		 First parameter is for left-top and bottom-right, second - left-right and bottom-left
    1. all corners
    		 its value will be applied to each of four rectangle corners.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    roundedRect

    roundedRect(stageOrPath, rect, var_args)

    Draws a rectangle with rounded inner corners.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path to create a path or a Path to append a rect. Path is not cleared before rect drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    rect anychart.graphics.math.Rect Rect which corners will be truncated.
    var_args number Set of param which define corners radius of rectangle:
    ArgsDescription
    1. top-left
    2. top-right
    3. bottom-right
    4. bottom-left
    		 Parameters are set in order, starting from top-left corner clockwise.
    1. top-left
    2. top-right & bottom-left
    3. bottom-right
    		 First parameter is top-left corner, second - top-right and bottom-left, third - bottom-right.
    1. left-top & bottom-right
    2. left-right & bottom-left
    		 First parameter is for left-top and bottom-right, second - left-right and bottom-left
    1. all corners
    		 its value will be applied to each of four rectangle corners.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    star

    star(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius, innerRadius, numberOfSpikes, startDegrees, curvature)

    Draws multi-pointed star.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.truncatedRect
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.
    innerRadius number Inner star radius.
    numberOfSpikes number Number of star spikes. Should be 2 or higher.
    startDegrees number Angle of the first spike in degrees.
    curvature number Curvature factor. Scopes from -1 to 1, default is 0. 0 Means that spikes will be drawn as lines, positive values make spikes thicker and negative make spikes thinner.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    star10

    star10(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a 10-spiked star.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    star4

    star4(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a 4-spiked star.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    star5

    star5(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a 5-spiked star.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    star6

    star6(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a 6-spiked star.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    star7

    star7(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a 7-spiked star.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    triangleDown

    triangleDown(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a triangle heading downwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a triangle. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    outerRadius number Triangle circumscribed circle's radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    triangleLeft

    triangleLeft(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a triangle heading leftwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a triangle. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    outerRadius number Triangle circumscribed circle's radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    triangleRight

    triangleRight(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a triangle heading rightwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a triangle. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    outerRadius number Triangle circumscribed circle's radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    triangleUp

    triangleUp(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a triangle heading upwards set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a triangle. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of triangle circumscribed circle's center.
    outerRadius number Triangle circumscribed circle's radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    truncatedRect

    truncatedRect(stageOrPath, rect, var_args)

    Draws a rectangle with truncated corners.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path to create a path or a Path to append a rect. Path is not cleared before rect drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    rect anychart.graphics.math.Rect Rect which corners will be truncated.
    var_args number Set of param which define corners radius of rectangle.
    ArgsDescription
    1. top-left
    2. top-right
    3. bottom-right
    4. bottom-left
    		 Parameters are set in order, starting with top-left corner and clockwise.
    1. top-left
    2. top-right & bottom-left
    3. bottom-right
    		 First parameter is top-left corner, second - top-right and bottom-left, third - bottom-right.
    1. left-top & bottom-right
    2. left-right & bottom-left
    		 First parameter is for left-top and bottom-right, second - for left-right abd bottom-left
    1. all corners
    		 its value will be applied to each of four corners of rectangle.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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    vLine

    vLine(stageOrPath, centerX, centerY, outerRadius)

    Draws a thick vertical line set by it's circumscribed circle's center and radius.

    Params:

    Name Type Description
    stageOrPath anychart.graphics.vector.Stage | anychart.graphics.vector.Path Stage to create a path or a Path to append a star. Path is not cleared before star drawing, so you need to clear it manually.
    centerX number X coordinate of star center.
    centerY number Y coordinate of star center.
    outerRadius number Outer star radius.

    Returns:

    anychart.graphics.vector.Path - An instance of the class for method chaining.

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