Lineto

Lineto, in the context of computer graphics and digital typography, refers to a command or function used to draw a straight line from a current drawing position to a specified endpoint. It is a fundamental operation in vector graphics and path creation.

Typically, a Lineto command requires at least two parameters: the x-coordinate and y-coordinate of the destination point. The starting point for the line is implicitly defined as the current position maintained by the graphics system. After executing a Lineto command, the current position is updated to the endpoint of the newly drawn line.

The Lineto function is commonly found in various graphics libraries, programming languages with graphics capabilities, and vector-based design software. It allows for the precise definition of shapes and paths by connecting a series of points with straight lines. Complex shapes can be created by chaining together multiple Lineto commands, optionally combined with other drawing commands such as Moveto (which changes the current position without drawing), curves, and arcs.

The thickness, color, and style (e.g., solid, dashed) of the lines drawn by Lineto are typically controlled by separate parameters or settings within the graphics environment. The Lineto command itself primarily focuses on defining the geometric path of the line.