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 | selectInput() |
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| Examples | String loadPath = selectInput(); // Opens file chooser
if (loadPath == null) {
// If a file was not selected
println("No file was selected...");
} else {
// If a file was selected, print path to file
println(loadPath);
} |
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| Description | Opens a platform-specific file chooser dialog to select a file for input. This function returns the full path to the selected file as a String, or null if no selection. | ||
| Syntax | selectInput() selectInput(prompt) |
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| Returns | String or null | ||
| Usage | Application | ||
| Related | selectOutput() selectFolder() |
