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This quick "one line" shape may help you grasp Shape Description Language.

clip0024

d1a90,.5
d1a90,.5
d1a90,.5
d1a90,.5


or

r{d1a90,.5}4

r   
repeat
{   open inline block
d1   draw line one inch long
a90,.5   arc 90 degrees with a radius of .5 inch
}   close inline block
4   repeat inline block 4 times

If you are having trouble understanding how this sequence of commands produces the shape shown, please refer to the basic concepts.