All Tools VerseGenerate the Paperfolding Sequence
Generate the regular paperfolding sequence, the fold directions of the dragon curve.
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- Nothing uploaded
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How to Use Generate the Paperfolding Sequence
- Set how many terms. The length of the sequence to produce.
- Pick a separator. Comma, new line, or space.
- Generate. The first terms are listed in order.
- Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the paperfolding sequence?
The regular paperfolding, or dragon curve, sequence, which records the fold directions when a strip of paper is folded in half again and again.
What does it draw?
Following its turns traces the famous dragon curve fractal.
How many terms can I list?
Up to one hundred thousand at once.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The sequence is generated in your browser, so nothing leaves the tab.
Is it free?
Yes. Every tool here is free to use with no sign up.
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