How to make to drawing a svg with d3.js?

by muriel.schmidt , in category: Javascript , 4 months ago

How to make to drawing a svg with d3.js?

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by lew , 4 months ago

@muriel.schmidt 

To create a drawing using SVG and d3.js, follow these steps:

  1. Include d3.js library in your HTML file. You can either download the library from the official website or include it using a CDN link:
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<script src="https://d3js.org/d3.v7.min.js"></script>


  1. Create an SVG element in your HTML file where you want to render the drawing:
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<svg id="svg-container"></svg>


  1. Write JavaScript code to create an SVG drawing using d3.js. Here is an example code that creates a simple rectangle:
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// Select the SVG container
const svg = d3.select("#svg-container");

// Create a rectangle shape
svg.append("rect")
  .attr("x", 50)
  .attr("y", 50)
  .attr("width", 100)
  .attr("height", 50)
  .attr("fill", "blue");


  1. Save your HTML file and open it in a browser to see the SVG drawing rendered on the page.


You can create more complex and interactive drawings by using other d3.js functions and methods. The official d3.js documentation provides a comprehensive guide on how to create various types of visualizations using SVG and d3.js.