str() \ 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 | ### str()
Examples |
    boolean b = false;
    byte y = -28;
    char c = 'R';
    float f = -32.6;
    int i = 1024;

    String sb = str(b);
    String sy = str(y);
    String sc = str(c);
    String sf = str(f);
    String si = str(i);

    sb = sb + sy + sc + sf + si;

    println(sb);  // Prints 'false-28R-32.61024'
Description | Returns the string representation of primitive datatypes and arrays. For example the integer 3 will return the string "3", the float -12.6 will return the string "-12.6", and a boolean value true will return the string "true".
Syntax |
    str(data)
Parameters |
data | boolean, byte, char, float, int, boolean[], byte[], char[], float[], int[]
Returns | String or String[]
Usage | Web & Application

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