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ofPolyline getResampledByCount() not accurate

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Description

ofPolyline getResampledByCount(N) doesn't always return an ofPolyLine with N points, sometimes > N points, sometimes < N points. This is mentioned in #1664

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Research direction

Locate ofPolyline::getResampledByCount and review the related discussion in issue #1664. Reproduce the behavior for several values of N and inspect the existing resampling logic; done means the returned polyline consistently contains exactly N points.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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