Noob question: why is shapesize() not working for my turtle

[adifrank]

Hi.
I'm just learning to code in general and starting with Python.
I'm experimenting with the turtle drawing module.

I'm trying to create a circular stamp.
My plan was to change the turtle shape to "circle" and then adjust the size of the shape, lift the pen, and use the stamp() method where needed. For some reason I'm unable to change the size of my circular shaped turtle.
I get an error: AttributeError: 'Turtle' object has no attribute 'shapesize'

Here is a simplified example of what I'm trying to do, but get the error:

import turtle
wn = turtle.Screen()

jim = turtle.Turtle()
jim.shape("circle")
jim.shapesize(50,50)
jim.stamp()
jim.up()
jim.forward(100)

I expected the jim the turtle to leave a 50x50 circular stamp in the middle of my window, but as mentioned, for some reason "shapesize" is not being recognized as an attribute of Jim the turtle.

I found the shapesize() method on this page: https://docs.python.org/3/library/turtle...rtle.shape

Does anyone maybe have a minute help me figure this out?

Thanks!

[buran]

this code works (i.e. no error).

[Larz60+]

add the following statement at end:
turtle.done()

[Naheed]

you need to make some changes in the start of your code,
use
import turtle
turtle.setup(50,50)
wn=turtle.screen

[adifrank]

this code works (i.e. no error).

Hi buran,

I'm learning with this site:
https://runestone.academy/runestone/book...cises.html

when I type the code in the code box for the last exercise (#13) I get this message:

Error
AttributeError: 'Turtle' object has no attribute 'shapesize' on line 6
Description
This error message is telling you that the object on the left hand side of the dot, does not have the attribute or method on the right hand side.

To Fix
The most common variant of this message is that the object undefined does not have attribute X. This tells you that the object on the left hand side of the dot is not what you think. Trace the variable back and print it out in various places until you discover where it becomes undefined. Otherwise check the attribute on the right hand side of the dot for a typo.

[buran]

well, that is strange, because when running this code locally works just fine

import turtle
wn = turtle.Screen()
 
jim = turtle.Turtle()
jim.shape("circle")
jim.shapesize(50,50)
jim.stamp()
jim.up()
jim.forward(100)
turtle.done() # added so that you can see the result

this is the result:

[adifrank]

well, that is strange, because when running this code locally works just fine

Okay, thanks at least I'm not crazy : )

[deanhystad]

What version of Python are you using? What platform are you running on? How do you run your program? Have you tried using turtlesize?

[adifrank]

What version of Python are you using? What platform are you running on? How do you run your program? Have you tried using turtlesize?

I'm learning through this tutorial:
https://runestone.academy/runestone/book...cises.html

It was actually recommended by someone here in this forum.

The tutorial has these little code windows where you can type your code and execute it.

That's what I'm using for now.

I just tried substituting shapesize with turtlesize, but getting same result -

AttributeError: 'Turtle' object has no attribute 'turtlesize' on line 6

I'll assume it's something buggy in the thing that is running the code in this tutorial website, unless you think it could be something else