mousePressed \ Language (API) \ Processing 1.0
Author: Casey Reas & Ben Fry
Description: Processing is an electronic sketchbook for developing ideas. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts.
Keywords: Processing, Processing, Interactive Media, Electronic Arts, Programming, Java, Ben Fry, Casey Reas

Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name | ### mousePressed
Examples |
    // Click within the image to change
    // the value of the rectangle
    void draw() {
      if (mousePressed == true) {
        fill(0);
      } else {
        fill(255);
      }
      rect(25, 25, 50, 50);
    }
Description | Variable storing if a mouse button is pressed. The value of the system variable mousePressed is true if a mouse button is pressed and false if a button is not pressed.
Usage | Web & Application
Related | mouseX mouseY mousePressed() mouseReleased() mouseMoved() mouseDragged()

Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT