Turtle graphics automatically closes whenever i try to run it

Question

Whenever i try to run this code, it automatically closes. Any help?

import turtle

player = turtle.Turtle()
player.color("lime")
player.speed(1)


def makeShape (NumSides):
    for i in range (NumSides):
        player.forward(100)
        player.left(360.0/NumSides)

you need to call your function `makeShape()` In your code you are defining it but never calling it — , Apr 13 '22 at 11:10
Does this answer your question? [functions not executing python](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1958134/functions-not-executing-python) — SiHa, Apr 13 '22 at 11:20

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 13 '22 at 11:18

You need to call the function

If the window closes is because you need to call done() at the end

You can check a tutorial so you get an example of a minimal program.

In the documentation of done() you will see it says:

Must be the last statement in a turtle graphics program. Must not be used if a script is run from within IDLE in -n mode (No subprocess) - for interactive use of turtle graphics.

from turtle import *

player = turtle.Turtle()
player.color("lime")
player.speed(1)


def makeShape (NumSides):
    for i in range (NumSides):
        player.forward(100)
        player.left(360.0/NumSides)


# here you need to call the function and pass the number of sides you want
# example to make a square
makeShape(4)

done()

Turtle graphics automatically closes whenever i try to run it

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