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miterLimit

Type

property

Summary

Specifies how far miter joins can extend from the meeting point of two edges before a bevel join is used.

Syntax

set the miterLimit [of graphic] to <number>

Description

Set the miterLimit property to specify how far miter joins can extend from the meeting point of two edges before a bevel join is used.

The miterLimit is used to calculate the maximum size of a miter join before it is rendered as a bevel. The size of a miter join is the length in pixels from the corner to the intersection point of its outer two edges. The miterLimit is specified as a multiple of the currentlineSize of the graphic.

note

This only affects polygon, freehand curve and line graphics which have their antialiased set to true.

Parameters

NameTypeDescription

number

integer

An integer that is a multiple of the current lineSize of the graphic.

Examples

set the miterLimit of graphic "polygon 1" of this card to 5

keyword: curve, line, polygon

object: graphic

property: antialiased, joinStyle, lineSize, roundEnds

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 3.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile

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