Etch-A-Sketch SVG Auto-Draw Approaches

Approach 1: Path Simplification

Parses SVG directly, converts shapes to paths, and uses a simple nearest-neighbor algorithm to create a continuous drawing path.

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Approach 2: Rasterization

Renders SVG to a bitmap, applies edge detection, then draws along the detected edges using a nearest-neighbor algorithm.

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Approach 3: Feature Prioritization

Draws larger, more important SVG features first, with connecting lines between features.

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Approach 4: SVG.js Optimization

Uses SVG.js to extract path data with advanced path optimization and intelligent traversal ordering.

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Approach 5: Lazy Line Painter

Leverages Lazy Line Painter library to animate SVG paths with natural drawing simulation.

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Approach 6: Vivus.js Animation

Uses the Vivus.js library to animate SVG drawing directly.

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Approach 7: Skeleton Tracing

Rasterizes SVG, finds the shape skeleton, and draws the resulting centerline path. (Requires manual setup)

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Approach 8: Physics Simulation

Simulates a particle tracing the SVG paths with basic physics.

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Approach 9: CSS Dash Animation

Animates SVG path drawing using CSS `stroke-dashoffset` transitions.

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Approach 10: JS Dash Animation

Animates SVG path drawing using JavaScript to control `stroke-dashoffset`.

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Approach 11: Path Parsing & Canvas

Parses SVG path commands (M, L, C...) and draws segments progressively on Canvas.

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Approach 12: Hilbert Trace

Maps SVG to a grid and traces its shape following a continuous Hilbert space-filling curve.

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Approach 13: Artistic Continuous Path

Finds an optimal single path through the SVG, minimizing "pen lifts" like a human artist.

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Approach 14: Flow Field Drawing

Simulates a particle moving through a vector field generated from the SVG's shape.

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Approach 15: Perturbed Sequential Drawing

Draws SVG paths sequentially with controlled perturbations to create an artistic hand-drawn effect.

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