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.
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| Name |
long |
| Examples |
long a; // Declare variable "a" of type int
a = 23; // Assign "a" the value 23
long b = -256; // Declare variable "b" and assign it the value -256
long c = a + b; // Declare variable "c" and assign it the sum of "a" and "b"
int i = (int)c; // Converts the value of "c" from a long to a int |
| Description |
Datatype for large integers. While integers can be as large as 2,147,483,647 and as low as -2,147,483,648 (stored as 32 bits), a long integer has a minimum value of -9,223,372,036,854,775,808 and a maximum value of 9,223,372,036,854,775,807 (stored as 64 bits). Use this datatype when you need a number to have a greater magnitude than can be stored within an int. Processing functions don't use this datatype, so while they work in the language, you'll usually have to convert to a int using the (int) syntax before passing into a function. |
| Syntax |
long var
long var = value |
| Parameters |
| var |
variable name referencing the value |
| value |
any integer value |
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| Usage |
Web & Application |
| Related |
int
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Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT
