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Currently Playing: Xah Ep717 Wolfram Language, Write Costume Function to Convert 2d Graphics to SVG

Video Summary (Generated by AI, Edited by Human.) This video introduces a project to write a custom Wolfram Language function that converts 2D graphics into SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format. The creator explains that while Wolfram Language has a built-in Export function for SVG, it often generates "bloated" files that are much larger than necessary (2:14, 2:27, 8:01). The goal is to write a more efficient custom function to address this. The video demonstrates how to define a basic Wolfram Language function, how to use pattern matching (/. or ReplaceAll) to identify and transform Circle primitives, and how to use StringJoin to build the SVG text (37:52, 40:41). By the end of the video, a functional base is established that can convert Wolfram Language Circle expressions into simplified SVG `` elements and include the necessary SVG header and footer tags (1:02:40, 1:22:18, 1:24:03). The creator notes that future episodes will expand this function to handle other graphic primitives (like lines and rectangles) and more complex attributes such as colors and line thickness (1:26:46, 1:27:52). ---- gonna be part of a series. probably 4 hours, in 4 parts livestream. and boring coding session, too advanced for livestream. but if you have questions, come ask in chat. Notes at http://xahlee.info/talk_show/xah_talk_show_ep717.html If browser says security error, that is because it auto changes URL from HTTP to HTTPS. It's a way to censor 22 million old websites. Remove the S in HTTPS. Or use brave browser or safari.