def make(self, n_dots, dot_radius, gap=0):
"""Make the cloud by randomly putting dots on it.
Parameters
----------
n_dots : int
number of dots to put into the cloud
dot_radius : int
radius of the dots
gap : int, optional
gap between dots (default = 0)
"""
top_left = dot_radius - self._radius
bottom_right = self._radius - dot_radius
remix = 0
while(True): #remix-loop
self._cloud = []
remix = remix + 1
reps = 0
while(True): #find a solution
dot = Dot(radius=dot_radius)
expyriment.stimuli._stimulus.Stimulus._id_counter -= 1
dot.position = (random.randint(top_left, bottom_right),
random.randint(top_left, bottom_right))
reps = reps + 1
if dot.is_inside(self.area):
if not self._is_overlapping_with_point(dot, gap):
self._cloud.append(dot)
reps = 0
if reps > 10000:
break
if len(self._cloud) >= n_dots:
self.clear_surface()
return True
if remix > 10:
message = "Dotcloud make: Cannot find a solution."
print("Warning: ", message)
if self._logging:
expyriment._active_exp._event_file_log(message)
return False