new \ 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 | ### new
Examples |
    HLine h1 = new HLine();
    float[] speeds = new float[3];
    float ypos;

    void setup() {
      size(200, 200);
      speeds[0] = 0.1;
      speeds[1] = 2.0;
      speeds[2] = 0.5;
    }

    void draw() {
      ypos += speeds[int(random(3))];
      if (ypos > width) {
        ypos = 0;
      }
      h1.update(ypos);
    }

    class HLine {
      void update(float y) {
        line(0, y, width, y);
      }
    }
Description | Creates a "new" object. The keyword new is typically used similarly to the applications in the above example. In this example, a new object "h1" of the datatype "HLine" is created. On the following line, a new array of floats called "speeds" is created.
Usage | Web & Application

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