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Open source vector graphics scripting framework that runs on top of the HTML5 Canvas. subtitle

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  • How Framer/Figma is built?
    I started with angular and paper.js: http://paperjs.org/. Source: 11 months ago
  • Polygon JS libraries
    In a thread in the Processing forum, Boolean operations in polygons , user ErraticGenerator suggests using g.js or Paper.js. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Looking for a javascript library with good wrapping support
    It is likely that paper.js provides the functionality needed. I will probably investigate it at some point since it appears to be the more popular library Compare paper.js & bezier.js. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Animating an svg
    Just remember you can do some SVG displacement with Paper.JS. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Diagnosing RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded in React KeyEscapeUtils
    Our webapp is written with React and Redux using the official react-redux bindings. Another primary library used in this web app is PaperJS. We recently transitioned this to being a Redux app, though it has used React for a while. Source: almost 2 years ago
  • How to upload image into HTML5 canvas
    I am currently using http://paperjs.org to create an HTML5 canvas drawing app. I want to let users upload images into the canvas. I know I need to make a login and signup but is there an easier way? I have seen the HTML5 drag and drop upload. Source: almost 2 years ago
  • Anyone have a GitHub for this type of component hierarchy with coupled animations?
    I would also suggest looking at Paper.js. Source: over 2 years ago
  • How to use paper.js to compare RC cars
    Writing custom JS code for generating diagrams can quickly become a bit complicated, but luckily there are several diagramming libraries available. We ended up using paper.js and it turned out to be a great choice. It's easy to use and works really well for generating the diagrams we need. - Source: dev.to / over 2 years ago
  • I added a JavaScript arcade game to my portfolio's homepage
    I love old video games so much that I recently spent dozens of hours adding one to my portfolio's homepage just for the heck of it using JavaScript and Paper.js. - Source: dev.to / almost 3 years ago
  • Best Programming Language / Library for Scientific Visualization?
    And there are a ton of javascript libraries that can make your life easier ,like Pixi or Paper.js. Source: almost 3 years ago
  • How can I make something like this?
    This is done mostly with Javascript. In particular, it looks like the project uses libraries like Paper and Tween. Source: about 3 years ago

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20+ JavaScript libraries to draw your own diagrams (2022 edition)
Paper.js is an open source vector graphics scripting framework that runs on top of the HTML5 Canvas. It offers a clean Scene Graph / Document Object Model and a lot of powerful functionality to create and work with vector graphics and bezier curves, all neatly wrapped up in a well designed, consistent and clean programming interface. It’s based on (and largely compatible) with Scriptographer, a scripting...
8 Best Free and Open-Source Drawing Libraries in JavaScript
The Paper.js library is another free and open-source solution for people who want to draw using JavaScript. The library uses canvas to handle its drawing animations. However, its primary focus is vector-based drawings instead of raster images.

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