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ascii_writer/repeated_sinus.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+
+from asciiWriter.patterns import sinus_vertical
+from asciiWriter.utils import make_lines, visit, print_lines, merge
+from asciiWriter.marks import sentence, space
+
+# Define width and height of the output
+width = 80  
+height = 70
+
+# As we draw multiple sinoids we will collect
+# them in a list of layers
+layers = []
+
+# Loop through an offset from -40 to 40 in steps of 10
+for x in range(-40, 40, 10):
+  # Set the pattern with the changing offset
+  pattern = sinus_vertical(period=40, amplitude=40, offset=x)
+  # We use a sentence to draw the text
+  mark = sentence('convivialité  ')
+  # Define a blank character
+  blank = space()
+  
+  # Make the canvas
+  lines = make_lines(width, height)
+  
+  # Draw the sinoid, but add it to the list
+  result = visit(lines, pattern, mark, blank)
+  # Add it the result to the list of layers
+  layers.append(result)
+
+# Merge the layers into one layer again
+merged = merge(width, height, blank(), layers)
+
+# Print the result
+print_lines(merged)