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This reference is for Processing 3.0+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software in the Help menu. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Core Javadoc and Libraries Javadoc.

Name | ### shearX()
Examples |
    size(100, 100);
    translate(width/4, height/4);
    shearX(PI/4.0);
    rect(0, 0, 30, 30);
Description | Shears a shape around the x-axis the amount specified by the angle parameter. Angles should be specified in radians (values from 0 to PI*2) or converted to radians with the radians() function. Objects are always sheared around their relative position to the origin and positive numbers shear objects in a clockwise direction. Transformations apply to everything that happens after and subsequent calls to the function accumulates the effect. For example, calling shearX(PI/2) and then shearX(PI/2) is the same as shearX(PI). If shearX() is called within the draw(), the transformation is reset when the loop begins again. Technically, shearX() multiplies the current transformation matrix by a rotation matrix. This function can be further controlled by the pushMatrix() and popMatrix() functions.
Syntax |
    shearX(angle)
Parameters |
angle | float: angle of shear specified in radians
Returns | void
Related | popMatrix() pushMatrix() shearY() scale() translate() radians()

Updated on January 9, 2020 00:33:11pm EST