The body of shapes like `rect` and `ellipse` is positioned outside a shape with negative dimensions
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Description
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For example
#rect(height: 1.5em)[234] \
#rect(height: -1.5em)[234]
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue with the provided Typst snippet using positive and negative rectangle heights, then trace the shape layout or rendering entry point responsible for positioning its body. Done means the body of shapes such as rect and ellipse remains positioned inside the shape when its dimensions are negative, without regressing positive dimensions.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
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