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Reformatter methods enable the conversion of a quadrille into various formats, such as BigInt, images, and array-based data structures. These methods ensure seamless transitions and promote interoperability between quadrille instances and other data representations, making it easier to integrate quadrilles into different workflows.

Method Overview

• [toArray()]({{< relref "to_array" >}}): Converts the quadrille into a two-dimensional array, preserving its cell structure and content.
• [toBigInt()]({{< relref "to_bigint" >}}): Converts the quadrille into a BigInt, encoding its non-empty cells as bits.
• [toImage()]({{< relref "to_image" >}}): Generates a p5.Image representation of the quadrille, rendering its content as pixels.
• [toFEN()]({{< relref "to_fen" >}}): Encodes the quadrille into a FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) string, often used for representing board states in games like chess.

These reformatter methods provide versatile tools for exporting and working with quadrille data in alternative formats. Whether you need binary encoding, image rendering, or array-based representations, these methods ensure smooth interoperability and flexibility.