Hello,
Over the last few months, I have been working on a vector graphics library written in Fortran. The library is now in a usable state and supports a variety of shapes, paths, and text, with output options including PNG, PPM, and SVG.
Features
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Shape Drawing: Easily draw paths, shapes, and curves.
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Styling: Apply stroking, dashing, and other styles to shapes.
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Text Support: Render fonts and text with customizable attributes.
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Export Options: Save your graphics in PNG, PPM, or SVG formats.
My future plans include continuing work on fig-plot in my free time. I aim to reach a state where you can create high-quality plots (2D plots, bar plots, and histograms) directly in Fortran. I will provide an update once I reach a significant milestone.
TODOs for fig
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Additional Backend Support: Introduce an alternative backend to make Cairo an optional dependency. Although developing a pure Fortran backend is possible, it will require a lot of effort.
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Gradients and Transformations
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Graphics Driver Support: Integration a graphics driver like OpenGL.
I can’t wait to receive feedback on the library and look forward to potential contributions that will further improve the library.
A special thanks to @federicoperini, @everythingfunctional, and @Jweber for their invaluable assistance and encouragement throughout this journey. Their support was crucial in bringing this library to life.
