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Node/visual based version pf P5js?

manemaneromanemanero
edited December 2016 in p5.js Library Questions

Hey guys,

I've been trying to learn P5.js but the learning curve for me (designer, non coder) is very harsh. Then I discovered Nodebox3 (visual/node programming), and created a lot of stuff over this weekend. But they don't provide an interactive Web interface like P5.js does.

So, my questions is. Is there any software built on top of P5.js that allows for visual/node programming?

My goal is to create a web app that I can upload SVG and edit, like this one:

https://www.canva.com

thanks!

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  • jeremydouglassjeremydouglass
    edited December 2016

    @manemanero --

    See this comprehensive discussion of many node-based options and alternatives:

  • manemaneromanemanero

    thanks Jeremy, I did have a look. But they non seem to be oriented to Web 2D generative design. Most are desktop and for audio/video (like praxis for example).

    As far as I know, none of those support 2d vector files.

    Maybe I missed something? : /

    thanks

  • jeremydouglassjeremydouglass

    Well, I'd suggest asking others on that thread, honestly -- trying out NoFlo is the best suggestion I had for web-based / javascript. Your dream tool may not exist -- or it might someday soon.

  • neilcsmith_netneilcsmith_net
    edited December 2016

    Praxis LIVE isn't just audio and video, but it is definitely desktop only - I'm not a great fan of the browser as an OS replacement! ;-)

    However, I do spend the other half of my life working on web stuff. I've not personally come across a node-based environment that seems production ready for this sort of thing. Just gave NoFlo a try, and while it's interesting it seems flaky as hell in Firefox and Chrome.

    I did just find VVVV.js as well though - might be worth a look - http://www.vvvvjs.com/

    I still think that if you're really looking to build a web app like that, you're going to have to bite the bullet and learn to code. Lots of us started from where you are - it's worth it! :-D

  • manemaneromanemanero

    Thanks for the incentive!

    But learning to code would be a harsh step for me now, and I am just looking to build a basic prototype, that I can validate and then hire a proper developer.

    VVVV.js looks like it has tons of features, so I checking out to see how it handles SVG files.

    I just found out about this beautiful JS node editor: http://idflood.github.io/ThreeNodes.js/index_optimized.html

    Have you used it? Looks amazing! I'm investigating to see i it handles SVG.

  • neilcsmith_netneilcsmith_net

    Not seen that one before, although I know three.js Looks great! Unfortunately seems to be another dead project.

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