# beginShape() ### Example
```python beginShape() vertex(200, 100) vertex(300, 150) vertex(300, 250) vertex(200, 300) vertex(100, 250) vertex(100, 150) vertex(200, 100) endShape() ``` ### Syntax ```python beginShape(FORMAT) ... vertex(x1,y1) vertex(x2,y2) vertex(x3,y3) etc. ... endShape(MODE) ```
InputDescription
beginShape()starts the list of co-ordinates
FORMATcontains any of POINTS, LINES, TRIANGLES, QUADS, TESS, see Description
vertex(xi,yi)The coordinates of the i-th vertex of the polygon
endShape()ends the list of co-ordinates
MODECLOSE or nothing
### Description **beginShape()** and **endShape()** allow the drawing of shapes with many corners. After beginShape() is called, **corners** (vertices) should be listed, each on a separate line. After that, **endShape()** should be called to end the list. Corners are written in their x,y co-ordinates as **vertex(x,y)** The inputs available for beginShape() are: **TESS** Connects the edges and creates a closed region. This is the **default** behavior if nothing was given.
**POINTS** Draw a set of points
**LINES** Draw a set of unconnected line segments
**TRIANGLES** Draw a set of triangles
**QUADS** Draw a set of quadrilaterals
`endShape(CLOSE)` connects the last vertex to the first one
`endShape()`
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