class Magick::RVG::Use

A Use object allows the re-use of RVG and RVG::Group objects within a container. Create a Use object with the Magick::RVG::UseConstructors#use method.

Public Class Methods

new(element, x=0, y=0, width=nil, height=nil) click to toggle source

In a container, Use objects are created indirectly via the Magick::RVG::UseConstructors#use method. The x and y arguments can be used to specify an additional translation for the group. The width and height arguments specify a width and height for referenced RVG objects.

Calls superclass method Magick::RVG::Transformable.new
# File lib/rvg/container.rb, line 99
def initialize(element, x=0, y=0, width=nil, height=nil)
    super()

    # If the element is not a group, defs, symbol, or rvg,
    # wrap a group around it so it can get a transform and
    # possibly a new viewport.
    if !element.respond_to?(:ref)
        @element = Group.new
        @element << element.deep_copy
    else
        @element = element.deep_copy
    end
    @element.ref(x, y, width, height)
end