[leaving a trace in Manim] How to leave a trace of objects by making copies. #manim #copy #trace #shift

20220917_trace.py

# https://discord.com/channels/581738731934056449/1020700254061989939/1020700254061989939

from manim import *

class tracesquare(MovingCameraScene):
    def construct(self):
        grid = NumberPlane()
        self.add(grid)
        s = Square(side_length=2, color=RED, fill_opacity=0.2)
        self.add(grid, s)


        for dir in [UP * 2,LEFT * 2,DOWN * 5,RIGHT * 5,LEFT * 6]:
            a = s.copy()
            s.set_color(color=GREEN)
            s.set_fill(color=GREEN)
            s.set_opacity(0.4)
            self.play(a.animate.shift(dir))
            s = a

        self.wait(1)

readme.md

https://discord.com/channels/581738731934056449/1020700254061989939/1020700254061989939