Salminen line generator

Line-length distribution

These settings change the graph.

Total line length (inches)

Scales the number of lines in every bar.

Line-length mode (inches)

Moves the peak.

Line-length skewness

Changes how sharply the counts drop after the peak. More negative values make the drop steeper.

The graph shows the last valid settings.

Expected lines

Mean line length

Longest possible line

Lines longer than the mode

Sheet and lines

Shape frequency

Curved shape types

1. S curves and sweeps NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

S curve radius variability ? NoneSomeA lot

2. Arcs NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

Arc curve radius variability ? NoneSomeA lot

3. Ellipses NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

Ellipse eccentricity variability ? NoneSomeA lot

4. Concentric rings NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

5. Organic closed shapes NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

6. Waves and ribbons NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

7. Pointed arches NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

8. Scalloped edges NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

9. Vase silhouettes NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

10. Freehand meanders NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

Straight shape types

11. Single straight lines NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

12. Angled polylines NoneA fewSomeManyA great many

Generate drawings

Each drawing uses its own seed: the starting seed for the first drawing, then the next numbers in order.

To generate drawings, fix the settings marked in red.

The settings changed after these drawings were generated. To apply them, click Generate drawings.