linebender / linebender/vello

[Suggestion] Expose internal command buffer?

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Description

I don't know how much of that is possible. But if you would expose command buffer - it would be possible to use vello more-or-less directly for rendering into svg/pdf/postscript/etc...

I didn't research in what form you exactly store commands - but if they're in somewhat digestible format, like move_to, line_to, or more high-level - that should work...

The idea is having something like `skia-pdf` WITHOUT making all interface functions - function-pointer redirections to specific implementations.

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Research direction

The issue does not name files, tests, or an existing entry point. Start by locating how Vello stores its internal command buffer and determine whether its representation is suitable for public consumption. Done would require an agreed API and design for exposing commands to alternate SVG, PDF, or PostScript renderers.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
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5/5
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Over a week
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Stale
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Needs clarification
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