https://github.com/appfigures/pack.js

Numerical packing algorithm for Javascript
https://github.com/appfigures/pack.js

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Numerical packing algorithm for Javascript

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/appfigures/pack.js
Owner: appfigures
License: mit
Created: 2014-03-27T20:38:19.000Z (about 12 years ago)
Default Branch: master
Last Pushed: 2014-03-27T21:00:53.000Z (about 12 years ago)
Last Synced: 2024-12-30T21:52:17.858Z (over 1 year ago)
Language: JavaScript
Homepage: http://appfigures.github.io/pack.js
Size: 270 KB
Stars: 2
Watchers: 5
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE

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# pack.js

Pack.js is a shape packing library for Javascript that uses a numerical packing algorithm. Pack.js isn't optimal (it doesn't produce the most space-eficient results), but due to its numeric nature it's great for creating more organic looking graphics. It's useful for creating interesting-looking visualizations such as word clouds.

![](http://appfigures.github.io/pack.js/images/packjs.png)
[Demo](http://appfigures.github.io/pack.js/example)

# How does it work

We use a simple verlet-based physics simulation under the hood. Gravity wells can be used to cluster objects around a specific point and collision detection to prevent shapes from intersecting.