Drawing N-width lines?

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Published on 2010-06-05T20:13:10Z Indexed on 2010/06/05 20:22 UTC
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Given a series of points, how could I calculate the vector for that line 5 pixels away? Ex: Given:

   \
    \
     \

How could I find the vector for

   \  \
    \  \
     \  \

The ones on the right. But bear in mind that it may not always be a nice straight line.

I'm trying to figure out how programs like Flash can make thick outlines.

Thanks

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