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Left By Degs

Turns left by a specified number of degrees.

Left By Degs block

Description​

The Left By Degs block orientates the agent in Spaceland to the left of its original heading by the inputted number of degrees during each StarLogo clock tick. This is a code block part of the Movement drawer.

Usage​

The Left By Degs block orientates the agent in Spaceland to the left of its original heading by the inputted number of degrees during each StarLogo clock tick.

Syntax​

Inputs in this block:

  • A number (degrees to turn left)

Example​

When the 'forever' button is toggled, the 'Turtle' agents move forward and turns left by a random number between -30 and 30, allowing them to wander forward in a random direction.

Left By Degs example code

Notes​

The Left By Degs block rotates agents counterclockwise when given positive values. Negative values will cause the agent to turn right instead.