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

frameRate()
Examples 
void setup() {
  frameRate(4);
}
int pos = 0;
void draw() {
  background(204);
  pos++;
  line(pos, 20, pos, 80);
  if(pos > width) {
    pos = 0;
  }
}
Description Specifies the number of frames to be displayed every second. If the processor is not fast enough to maintain the specified rate, it will not be achieved. For example, the function call frameRate(30) will attempt to refresh 30 times a second. It is recommended to set the frame rate within setup(). The default rate is 60 frames per second.
Syntax 
frameRate(fps)
Parameters
fps int: number of frames per second
Returns None
Usage Web & Application
Related delay()
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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