stringToShape

Function

stringToShape

Takes a shape given as a string of '1' (relevant position) and '0' (irrelevant position) and converts it into a Shape object.

stringToShape(shape, bitmap)

Parameters

shape	Shape object that is manipulated. Types: GenericShape, OneGappedShape, SimpleShape
bitmap	A character string of '1' and '0' representing relevant and irrelevant positions (blanks) respectively. Types: String Remarks: If shape is a OneGappedShape at most two contiguous sequences of '1's are allowed. This string must begin with a '1'. Trailing '0's are ignored. If shape is a SimpleShape at most one contiguous sequences of 1s is allowed.