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

mouseDragged()

Examples
// Drag (click and hold) your mouse across the 
// image to change the value of the rectangle

int value = 0;

void draw() {
  fill(value);
  rect(25, 25, 50, 50);
}

void mouseDragged() 
{
  value = value + 5;
  if (value > 255) {
    value = 0;
  }
}
Description The mouseDragged() function is called once every time the mouse moves and a mouse button is pressed.
Syntax
void mouseDragged() {
  statements
}
Returns None
Usage Web & Application
Related mouseX
mouseY
mousePressed
mousePressed()
mouseReleased()
mouseMoved()
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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