Show HN: ASCII Automata
7 days ago
- #canvas-creation
- #user-interface
- #grid-tool
- The text appears to be a user interface or tool for creating and analyzing grids or canvases with various settings.
- Key features include font selection, cell width and height adjustments, grid size settings, and positioning options.
- There are analysis tools like 'ANALYZE MIN SCORE', 'MATCHES', and 'SCORE' for evaluating the grid.
- Drawing modes include 'GROW', 'MANUAL', 'BARRIER', 'DRAW', and 'RECT' with different growth styles like 'DEPTH', 'PARALLEL', 'RANDOM', 'SCATTER', and 'SCAN'.
- Scoring methods include 'DISTANCE', 'CONNECTION', 'EXACT', 'FORCE PLACE', and 'WEIGHTED SCORE' with options for cardinal and diagonal weights.
- Controls like 'PLAY', 'STOP', 'NEXT', and 'Reset' are available, along with an 'Export to PNG' feature.
- The tool was made in 2025 by an unspecified creator.