GraphiteEditor/Graphite

Features

• Visual Node Editors - Constructs complex design workflows by connecting functional nodes that pass data through a directed graph.
• Procedural Design Engines - DesignNode constructs node-based workflows that generate and transform visual content automatically based on adjustable numerical parameters and logic.
• Visual Data-Flow Systems - Propagates state changes through a graph of interconnected nodes to update visual outputs in real time.
• Animation & Motion Graphics - Creates time-dependent animations and interactive visual effects by mapping temporal data to graphical parameters.
• Shape Drawing - Provides a creative application for drawing and manipulating geometric paths, shapes, and typography using a node-based editing interface.
• Animation Playback Controls - Provides interactive controls for pausing, resuming, and manipulating the execution state of animation sequences within the design environment.
• Interactive Drawing Tools - Provides interactive tools for drawing and manipulating vector and raster elements on the canvas.
• Image Processors - Applies non-destructive filters, color adjustments, and procedural textures to pixel-based imagery within a node-based pipeline.
• Functional Data Pipelines - Processes graphical and numerical data streams through immutable transformations triggered by input changes.
• Runtime Metadata Injectors - Injects runtime metadata like loop indices and coordinates into nodes to enable dynamic, position-dependent design logic.
• Layer Management Systems - Organizes and reorders layers within the document stack to control rendering order and structure.
• Runtime Context Providers - DesignNode accesses runtime information such as loop indices, current graphic elements, or spatial coordinates to drive dynamic design operations.
• Procedural Generation - Creates vector shapes and patterns through mathematical algorithms rather than static path definitions.
• Vector Graphics Editors - Manipulates geometric shapes and paths to construct digital artwork through a node-based editing interface.
• Scene-Graph Composition Engines - Manages the stacking, blending, and masking of vector and raster elements within a hierarchical document structure.
• Image Processing - Performs fundamental image adjustments, channel manipulation, and procedural pattern generation on pixel-based graphics.
• Trigonometric Functions - Provides mathematical functions for calculating trigonometric ratios to support procedural geometry and animation logic.
• Vector Geometry Utilities - Computes geometric attributes of vectors including length, angles, and dot products for directional alignment in design.
• Timeline Animation Controllers - Manages the playback and sequencing of time-based animation events to drive dynamic design transformations.
• Snapping Behaviors - Aligns drawing and transformation actions to grids and anchor points for precise design placement.
• Graphics & Design - Vector-based graphics editor.
• Image Processing - Vector-based graphics editing application.
• Compositing Pipelines - Blends visual layers using mathematical modes to determine color and transparency interactions.
• Vector Graphics Editors - Creates parametrically defined vector primitives such as rectangles, grids, stars, and spirals.
• Color Adjustment Utilities - Modifies color properties like brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation in raster images.
• Canvas Workspace Management - Provides the interface controls necessary for managing the design environment and canvas state.
• Layer Selection Tools - Manages the selection and navigation of layers and folders within the design workspace.
• Pointer Tracking Utilities - Captures real-time cursor coordinates to drive interactive design elements and procedural animations.
• Structured Data Extraction - Retrieves specific named properties from graphic elements and organizes them into structured lists for processing.
• Path Extraction Utilities - DesignNode retrieves the underlying vector path information from a selected graphic element to allow for further processing within a workflow.
• Debugging and Inspection Tools - Provides tools to inspect and log node inputs and outputs to the console for debugging design workflows.
• External Data Integrators - Fetches remote data and sends notifications to synchronize design workflows with external web services.
• Gradient Generators - DesignNode creates a smooth color transition by mapping a list of colors to evenly spaced stops along a normalized range.
• Gradient Generators - Creates gradient sequences from lists of colors and configures their geometric type and spread behavior.
• Procedural Texture Generators - Generates synthetic raster patterns, fractals, and noise textures using mathematical algorithms.
• Geometric Transformation Routines - Manages transformation matrices by extracting, inverting, or overriding position, rotation, and scale properties of graphical elements.
• Data Serialization Formats - Encodes complex graphical properties and node configurations into standardized formats for export and integration.
• Image Masking - Combines primary images with stencil layers to selectively hide or reveal portions based on transparency.
• List Processing Tools - DesignNode retrieves, removes, or transforms specific items from a collection based on their index to manage the sequence of graphical data.
• Text Processing Tools - Performs text manipulation including concatenation, splitting, and regex matching for dynamic text generation.
• Element Organizers - DesignNode nests multiple graphical objects into a single container to organize complex designs and manage layers more effectively.
• Color Object Constructors - Combines individual red, green, blue, and alpha numeric components into a single color object.
• Gradient Samplers - Extracts specific color values at defined points along a gradient path by mapping normalized input values.
• Pattern Duplicators - Creates multiple instances of shapes or raster data in linear or radial patterns.
• Brush Engines - Generates raster brush strokes on a canvas to expand compositions.
• Image Filters - Provides kernel-based image filtering tools for softening details and reducing noise in raster graphics.
• Text Rendering - Generates editable text strings as vector geometry for integration into graphic designs.
• Arithmetic Operations - Computes mathematical results by applying operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to scalar numbers, vectors, or transforms.
• Conditional Branching - DesignNode selects between two input values based on a boolean condition to dynamically determine the output of a processing chain.
• Logical Comparison Operators - Enables conditional logic and branching within design workflows by comparing node outputs.
• System Clock Synchronizers - Retrieves system clock data to synchronize visual effects and animations with real-world time.
• Masking Utilities - DesignNode constrains the visibility of an input graphic to the alpha channel boundaries of the layer positioned directly beneath it within the composition.
• Color Component Converters - Constructs color values by combining hue, saturation, value, and alpha numerical inputs.
• Color String Parsers - Parses CSS-formatted color strings, including hex codes and named colors, into usable color values.
• Color Opacity Adjustments - Modifies opacity and fill of graphic elements using percentage-based multipliers.
• Color Palette Management - Analyzes raster image data to identify and generate representative color palettes for design compositions.

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