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Dragon Curve

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Generates the Harter-Heighway dragon curve fractal.

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What Dragon Curve does

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Step by step

How to use the Online Math Tools Dragon Curve

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    Step 1: Enter the iteration depth or iteration count in the designated input field.

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    2. Click the 'Generate' or 'Draw' button to render the dragon curve fractal.

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    3. The canvas will render the dragon curve based on the specified iterations and angle.

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    4. Use the provided controls to pan, zoom, or reset the view as needed.

Is it right for you

Best for

Mathematicians, developers, and fractal enthusiasts who need to generate dragon curve iterations for design, education, or algorithmic art projects.

Limitations

  • Input depth is limited by rendering performance; extremely high iteration counts may cause browser slowdown.
  • Output is static vector/text-based; no interactive preview during generation.
Questions

Dragon Curve FAQ

Can I iterate the dragon curve infinitely?
No, the tool has a maximum iteration depth limit to prevent browser crashes. Increasing iterations beyond the default will slow rendering or crash the tab.
Can I export the dragon curve as SVG or SVG path data?
Yes. The generated dragon curve can be exported as SVG path data, which can be copied into design tools, SVG editors, or code projects.
Can I customize the color, angle, or iteration depth?
The tool currently generates a fixed dragon curve based on a fixed iteration count and angle. Custom parameters (e.g., custom iterations, custom colors) are not supported in the current implementation.
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