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| - | ==== Design Guide ==== | + | ====== Design Guide ====== |
| - | In general, designs are written using the JavaScript language. Training and help about JavaScript can be found online. | + | |
| - | Creating a new design starts by writing simple scripts which call functions to create and manipulate shapes. JSCAD executes the script, and renders the design for viewing. | + | Creating a new JSCAD design starts by writing simple scripts which call functions to create and manipulate shapes. In general, JSCAD designs are written using the JavaScript language. |
| - | JSCAD scripts adhere to specific standards for passing parameters to functions (See the sections below for details.) However, most parameters are optional as default values are provided. | + | //[[https://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp|Find out more about JavaScript at w3schools]]// |
| - | When 3D vectors are required, parameters can be passed as an array. If a scalar (single value) is passed for a parameter which expects a 3D vector, the scalar is used for the x, y and z values. In other words: radius: 1 will give radius: [1,1,1]. | + | The JSCAD suite of applications executes the script, generates shapes, applies transforms, performs operations, and renders the design for viewing. |
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