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skew

Skew factor for shape=polygon

type: double, default: 0.0, minimum: -100.0

Positive values skew top of polygon to right; negative to left.

See also distortion.

Example
graph {
  SkewLeft  [shape=polygon sides=4 skew=-.5]
  SkewRight [shape=polygon sides=4 skew=.5]
}
Valid on:
  • Nodes

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