# Processing

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## [Adding a border to the window in a P3D environment?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/adding-a-border-to-the-window-in-a-p3d-environment/29853)

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**Author:** [@Chubbulus](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chubbulus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/adding-a-border-to-the-window-in-a-p3d-environment/29853 "2021-05-04T18:53:19Z")

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Hi. How would I apply a border to the window when I have a P3D environment? What I mean is that I want the object that is floating below my ship model to instead be locked to the edges of the screen.as a border. I’m us…

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## [loadShape() Displaying my .obj file flat rather than as a 3D model? Any help?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/loadshape-displaying-my-obj-file-flat-rather-than-as-a-3d-model-any-help/29824)

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**Author:** [@Chubbulus](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chubbulus)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/loadshape-displaying-my-obj-file-flat-rather-than-as-a-3d-model-any-help/29824 "2021-05-04T12:25:58Z")

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Hi. I’m new to Processing, having to use it for some University work. My current coursework required me to render in a 3D Model with Processing, but when I use loadShape() and add shape(modelname, integer, integer, integ…

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## ["Processing won't open"](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-wont-open/29808)

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**Author:** [@yoonewb](https://discourse.processing.org/u/yoonewb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-wont-open/29808 "2021-05-04T10:20:45Z")

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I am not good with computers so bare with me please. When I open processing, it shows the starting window and it’s gone in half a second. I’ve tried reinstalling it, rebooting my PC, reinstalling java, tried different …

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## [Unexpected conditional behavior in sin() calculation](https://discourse.processing.org/t/unexpected-conditional-behavior-in-sin-calculation/29841)

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**Author:** [@theta](https://discourse.processing.org/u/theta)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/unexpected-conditional-behavior-in-sin-calculation/29841 "2021-05-04T08:00:28Z")

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Hey everyone! Entirely new to the forum and to Processing. I do have some casual knowledge of C# via Unity and coding in general but still very much a beginner. I’ve been playing around with an example from the Processi…

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## [Mobile robot navigation project](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mobile-robot-navigation-project/29807)

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**Author:** [@abdult19](https://discourse.processing.org/u/abdult19)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mobile-robot-navigation-project/29807 "2021-05-03T22:49:17Z")

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please format code with \</\> button \* homework policy \* asking questions need help coding a robot in an unstructured environment, I have looked everywhere for this coding, it is for project which I need urgently, if a…

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## [How do I move a shape along a sine curve?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-move-a-shape-along-a-sine-curve/29830)

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**Author:** [@idonwannadothisanymo](https://discourse.processing.org/u/idonwannadothisanymo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-move-a-shape-along-a-sine-curve/29830 "2021-05-03T22:34:41Z")

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I want to move a circle along a sine curve. How do I do this? Pleassseee!

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## [HSB resolution Question](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hsb-resolution-question/29735)

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**Author:** [@IRIGIMA](https://discourse.processing.org/u/IRIGIMA)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hsb-resolution-question/29735 "2021-05-03T19:29:31Z")

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Using HSB colour mode, does anyone know the correct resolution / setting for each without any internal calculations?? Example: colorMode(HSB, 45,97,43) would cause a conversion when reading / writing values respective t…

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## [Issue with my code](https://discourse.processing.org/t/issue-with-my-code/29822)

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**Author:** [@Pokeyace](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Pokeyace)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/issue-with-my-code/29822 "2021-05-03T18:39:43Z")

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int r=25; //small circle int R=160; //big circle int d=100; //distance from small circle center float theta=0; float speed = 0.008; //determines how fast theta is increased, higher speed = faster program but lower qu…

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## [Looking for advice on "which" Processing to use](https://discourse.processing.org/t/looking-for-advice-on-which-processing-to-use/29811)

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**Author:** [@bibbinator](https://discourse.processing.org/u/bibbinator)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/looking-for-advice-on-which-processing-to-use/29811 "2021-05-03T17:39:41Z")

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I’m designing an art installation using Raspberry Pi 4 and thousands of LEDs controlled by FaceCandy (using Open Pixel Control protocol). I’m ok using any language and any environment for the Pi and I’m looking for guida…

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## [My project for mobile robot navigation, need help!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/my-project-for-mobile-robot-navigation-need-help/29810)

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**Author:** [@abdult19](https://discourse.processing.org/u/abdult19)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/my-project-for-mobile-robot-navigation-need-help/29810 "2021-05-03T16:50:06Z")

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please format code with \</\> button \* homework policy \* asking questions I need serious help with coding, I have been told by my supervisor to use processing as ros doesn’t work for me. I can’t find any examples of my…

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## [How to use transformations to create a stripe pattern](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-use-transformations-to-create-a-stripe-pattern/29629)

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**Author:** [@anon1](https://discourse.processing.org/u/anon1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-use-transformations-to-create-a-stripe-pattern/29629 "2021-05-03T16:22:43Z")

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Hello I am new to processing and one of my assigments is to create patterns within processing using push and pop matrix. I decided to try and create somthing simialr to this however i’ve been stuck on figuering out ho…

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## [Thread function in class](https://discourse.processing.org/t/thread-function-in-class/29814)

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**Author:** [@Flolo](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Flolo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/thread-function-in-class/29814 "2021-05-03T15:24:47Z")

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Hey I want to call a public function in a public class in the same class in processing (JAVA mode). The Error: Here is the complete code: ParticleSystem ps; PImage imageShape; float deltaTime = 0; void setup() {…

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## [Some strange problem I can't fix](https://discourse.processing.org/t/some-strange-problem-i-cant-fix/29788)

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**Author:** [@zang](https://discourse.processing.org/u/zang)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/some-strange-problem-i-cant-fix/29788 "2021-05-03T14:44:23Z")

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i download the video library GStreamer… but when i finished download , it shows me “Could not move contribution to backup folder.” i dont know how ishoud do or what should do.plz help me . give me some information .tha…

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## [Run animation from the end point to the beginning point](https://discourse.processing.org/t/run-animation-from-the-end-point-to-the-beginning-point/29798)

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**Author:** [@chan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/chan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/run-animation-from-the-end-point-to-the-beginning-point/29798 "2021-05-03T11:06:02Z")

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How to make an animation composed of lines, run animation from the end point to the beginning point ? Thank you :sweat\_smile:

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## [No .exe in export folder](https://discourse.processing.org/t/no-exe-in-export-folder/29801)

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**Author:** [@crimcat](https://discourse.processing.org/u/crimcat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/no-exe-in-export-folder/29801 "2021-05-03T08:31:47Z")

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I have exported my project using File\>Export Application… but in the resulting folder I can’t find an executable file. I am using windows 10 processing 4.0a3 I selected windows and include java in the application option…

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## [Need Help to complete my homework :)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/need-help-to-complete-my-homework/29738)

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**Author:** [@Marcellgz](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Marcellgz)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/need-help-to-complete-my-homework/29738 "2021-05-03T02:00:27Z")

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Hello, i really need help… i have a task from my teacher to create this thing… but i have no clue… me and my friends are so very confused… void setup() { size(200,200); background(255); } void draw() { for (int…

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## ["breakout" type game](https://discourse.processing.org/t/breakout-type-game/29743)

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**Author:** [@Lolita](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Lolita)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/breakout-type-game/29743 "2021-04-30T21:26:28Z")

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Hi i got question as a video mp4 “breakout” type game with arc any source code to work with!

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## [Use Directory of Executable to find File Paths](https://discourse.processing.org/t/use-directory-of-executable-to-find-file-paths/29790)

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**Author:** [@CosmicCrowMC](https://discourse.processing.org/u/CosmicCrowMC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/use-directory-of-executable-to-find-file-paths/29790 "2021-05-02T22:04:44Z")

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Howdy! I’m trying to do something fairly simple (I think), but can’t find a solution. I’ve made a game with Processing, exported it, and have moved it to a new directory outside of anything in the Processing folder. I ru…

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## [How can I load the image? (mousePressed, case)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-can-i-load-the-image-mousepressed-case/29763)

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**Author:** [@Yujung](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Yujung)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-can-i-load-the-image-mousepressed-case/29763 "2021-05-01T16:37:11Z")

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After the ‘start’ image appears in case2, I want case3 to appear when I press a certain part. But case3 is not loaded. What could be the problem? import processing.video.\*; Movie intro; int caseNum=1; PImage start; PIm…

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## [About the Audio Waveform](https://discourse.processing.org/t/about-the-audio-waveform/29780)

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**Author:** [@Marga](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Marga)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/about-the-audio-waveform/29780 "2021-05-02T14:48:44Z")

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Hello, good evening, In my code, I would like to have a single line that moves with my music and not that new lines are formed, what can I do to make this not happen? Thanks import processing.sound.\*; SoundFile sample…

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## [Genuinely don't know where to go from here (golf game)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/genuinely-dont-know-where-to-go-from-here-golf-game/29715)

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**Author:** [@yagirl\_belle](https://discourse.processing.org/u/yagirl_belle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/genuinely-dont-know-where-to-go-from-here-golf-game/29715 "2021-05-02T01:02:34Z")

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Hey y’all I’m tryna make a golf game where when you shoot the ball, the happy face turns into a surprise face and the ball launches from the mouth. I can’t figure out what the heck I’m doing wrong. boolean launch = true…

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## [What is the code for my wave to move at the same time as the song?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-the-code-for-my-wave-to-move-at-the-same-time-as-the-song/29728)

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**Author:** [@Marga](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Marga)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-the-code-for-my-wave-to-move-at-the-same-time-as-the-song/29728 "2021-05-01T21:11:22Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m having trouble knowing how my wave moves at the same time as my music. In this sense, I would like to know if anyone can help me to resolve this issue? I already created my wave and put my music on …

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## [Random SkyLine lab](https://discourse.processing.org/t/random-skyline-lab/29766)

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**Author:** [@Syntax64](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Syntax64)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/random-skyline-lab/29766 "2021-05-01T20:59:46Z")

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I’m Struggling to figure out a small detail in my project. How do I make windows that randomly are either yellow or black and are set in a grid according to the building? How it should look. int\[\] buildingHeights = new…

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## [Map latitude and longitude coordinates to a an image?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/map-latitude-and-longitude-coordinates-to-a-an-image/29746)

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**Author:** [@brolly301](https://discourse.processing.org/u/brolly301)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/map-latitude-and-longitude-coordinates-to-a-an-image/29746 "2021-05-01T16:43:20Z")

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Hi I’m trying to mark multiple points on a map using their latitude and longitude coordinates. I’ve written a for loop which gets these coordinates as well as population data from the CSV file but I’m unsure how I’d get …

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## [Controlp5 (cp5): Sync color displayed by colorwheel when variable is changed](https://discourse.processing.org/t/controlp5-cp5-sync-color-displayed-by-colorwheel-when-variable-is-changed/29775)

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**Author:** [@Len](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Len)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/controlp5-cp5-sync-color-displayed-by-colorwheel-when-variable-is-changed/29775 "2021-05-01T16:40:42Z")

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I use a colorwheel in my sketch to change the background color. I also have a key set to choose and set random background color from an array. I would like the color wheel to update and display the actual background colo…

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## [About how to load images after the video is over](https://discourse.processing.org/t/about-how-to-load-images-after-the-video-is-over/29749)

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**Author:** [@Yujung](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Yujung)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/about-how-to-load-images-after-the-video-is-over/29749 "2021-05-01T15:08:51Z")

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I wanted to make two images of case2 appear after the ‘intro’ video, but it didn’t work. What could be the problem? import processing.video.\*; Movie intro; int caseNum=1; PImage start; PImage press; void setup() { …

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## [Bug in logic for creating checkerboard grid](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bug-in-logic-for-creating-checkerboard-grid/29759)

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**Author:** [@rikitiki](https://discourse.processing.org/u/rikitiki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bug-in-logic-for-creating-checkerboard-grid/29759 "2021-04-30T21:20:25Z")

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Hello, I’m hoping someone can find the flaw in my logic here. My goal is to create an even overlay checkerboard that has a transparency of 50. Here is my code in setup: background(255); int fillColor = 0; int gridDime…

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## [Sending application via email/google drive](https://discourse.processing.org/t/sending-application-via-email-google-drive/27909)

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**Author:** [@jackeddielove](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jackeddielove)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/sending-application-via-email-google-drive/27909 "2021-04-30T20:52:48Z")

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I have exported my sketch as an application. The application runs fine on my computer. However, when I upload it to google drive and then download it from there, it won’t run. I click on the icon and nothing happens. Am …

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## [I am making a game but i cant figure out how to keep the ellipse inside the window. how do i do this?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-am-making-a-game-but-i-cant-figure-out-how-to-keep-the-ellipse-inside-the-window-how-do-i-do-this/29757)

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**Author:** [@MoonAlien822](https://discourse.processing.org/u/MoonAlien822)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-am-making-a-game-but-i-cant-figure-out-how-to-keep-the-ellipse-inside-the-window-how-do-i-do-this/29757 "2021-04-30T20:34:41Z")

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float x =0; float y =0; float snelheid\_omlaag = 1; ;void setup() { fullScreen(); } void draw() { ellipse(x, y, 50, 50); x=x+random(-90, 90); y=y+random(-40, 40)+snelheid\_omlaag; i want the keep inside window …

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## [How do i use a variable to press a key with robot class](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-use-a-variable-to-press-a-key-with-robot-class/29752)

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**Author:** [@tobich](https://discourse.processing.org/u/tobich)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-use-a-variable-to-press-a-key-with-robot-class/29752 "2021-04-30T19:15:27Z")

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Basically I’m trying to make a function that will type the key i need Because its a function i give it a string with a variable which is the key i need to press and the robot variable how do i do it?

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