Reference for Processing version 1.2. 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

PGraphics
Examples
example pic
PGraphics pg;

void setup() {
  size(100, 100);
  pg = createGraphics(80, 80, P3D);
}

void draw() {
  pg.beginDraw();
  pg.background(102);
  pg.stroke(255);
  pg.line(40, 40, mouseX, mouseY);
  pg.endDraw();
  image(pg, 10, 10); 
}
Description Main graphics and rendering context, as well as the base API implementation for processing "core". Use this class if you need to draw into an off-screen graphics buffer. A PGraphics object can be constructed with the createGraphics() function. The beginDraw() and endDraw() methods (see above example) are necessary to set up the buffer and to finalize it. The fields and methods for this class are extensive; for a complete list visit the developer's reference: http://dev.processing.org/reference/core/
Methods
beginDraw() Sets up the rendering context
endDraw() Finalizes the renderering context
Constructor 
PGraphics()
PGraphics(width, height)
PGraphics(width, height, applet)
Parameters
width int: width in pixels
height int: height in pixels
applet PApplet
Usage Web & Application
Related createGraphics()
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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