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

boolean()
Examples 
String s = "true";
boolean b = boolean(s);
if (b) {
  println("The boolean is true");
} else {
  println("The boolean is false");
}
Description Converts a primitive datatype, string, or array to its boolean representation. The number 0 evaluates to false and all other numbers evaluate to true.
Syntax 
boolean(val)
Parameters
val String, String[]
Returns boolean
Usage Web & Application
Related boolean
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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