Reference for Processing version 1.5. 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

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Examples

    for (int i=5; i < height; i+=5) {
      stroke(255);  //Set the color to white
      if(i < 35) {  //When "i" is less than "35"...
        stroke(0);  //...set the color to black
      }
      line(30, i, 80, i);
    }

Description | Allows the program to make a decision about which code to execute. If the test evaluates to true, the statements enclosed within the block are executed and if the test evaluates to false the statements are not executed.

Syntax

    if (test) {
      statements
    }

Parameters

expression | any valid expression that evaluates to true or false
statements | one or more statements to be executed

Usage | Web & Application
Related | else

Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT