The Widen method replaces this figure with curves that enclose the area formed when the figure is enlarged by the value specified in width.
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DlxFigure.Widen(width, startCap, endCape, joinMode)
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Parameters
| Parameter |
Description |
| width |
Extent of the new figure. |
| startCap |
The startCap value specifies the type of graphic shape to be used at the beginning of the enlarged figure.
Specify one of the following values:
| Value |
Meaning |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_FLAT |
Specifies that the line ends at the last point. The end is squared off. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_SQUARE |
Specifies a square cap. The center of the square is the last point in the line. The height and width of the square are the line width. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_ROUND |
Specifies a circular cap. The center of the circle is the last point in the line. The diameter of the circle is the line width. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_NSQUARE |
It produces a recess. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_NROUND |
It produces a rounded recess. |
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| endCap |
The endCap value specifies the type of graphic shape to be used at the end of the widened figure.
Specify one of the following values:
| Value |
Meaning |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_FLAT |
Specifies that the line ends at the last point. The end is squared off. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_SQUARE |
Specifies a square cap. The center of the square is the last point in the line. The height and width of the square are the line width. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_ROUND |
Specifies a circular cap. The center of the circle is the last point in the line. The diameter of the circle is the line width. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_NSQUARE |
It produces a recess. |
| DlxApp.WIDENCAPS_NROUND |
It produces a rounded recess. |
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| joinMode |
Specify one of the following values:
| Value |
Meaning |
| DlxApp.WIDENJOIN_FLAT |
Specifies a beveled join. This produces a diagonal corner. |
| DlxApp.WIDENJOIN_ROUND |
Specifies a circular join. This produces a smooth, circular arc between the lines. |
| DlxApp.WIDENJOIN_MITER |
Specifies a mitered join. This produces a sharp corner. |
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Return Value
If the operation ends correctly it returns true otherwise it returns false.
Example
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