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

/* */ (multiline comment)

Examples
/*
   Draws two lines which divides the window 
   into four quadrants. First draws a horizontal
   line and then the vertical line 
*/ 
line(0, 50, 100, 50);
line(50, 0, 50, 100);
Description Explanatory notes embedded within the code. Comments are used to remind yourself and to inform others about the function of your program. Multiline comments are used for large text descriptions of code or to comment out chunks of code while debugging applications. Comments are ignored by the compiler
Syntax
/*
  comment
*/
Parameters
comment any sequence of characters
Usage Web & Application
Related // (comment)
/** */ (doc comment)
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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