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 | mousePressed() |
|---|---|
| Examples | // Click within the image to change
// the value of the rectangle
int value = 0;
void draw() {
fill(value);
rect(25, 25, 50, 50);
}
void mousePressed() {
if(value == 0) {
value = 255;
} else {
value = 0;
}
} |
| Description | The mousePressed() function is called once after every time a mouse button is pressed. The mouseButton variable (see the related reference entry) can be used to determine which button has been pressed. |
| Syntax | void mousePressed() {
statements
} |
| Returns | None |
| Usage | Web & Application |
| Related | mouseX mouseY mouseButton mousePressed mouseReleased() mouseMoved() mouseDragged() |
