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

loop()

Examples
void setup() {
  size(200, 200);
  noLoop();
}

float x = 0;

void draw() {
  background(204);
  x = x + .1;
  if (x > width) {
    x = 0;
  }
  line(x, 0, x, height); 
}

void mousePressed() {
  loop();
}

void mouseReleased() {
  noLoop();
}
Description Causes Processing to continuously execute the code within draw(). If noLoop() is called, the code in draw() stops executing.
Syntax
loop()
redraw()
draw()
Returns None
Usage Web & Application
Related noLoop()
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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