# Processing

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## [How to send email through Processing?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-send-email-through-processing/6128)

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**Author:** [@stevenette](https://discourse.processing.org/u/stevenette)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-send-email-through-processing/6128 "2024-12-12T00:38:40Z")

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Hello, I have a sketch that I have a bunch of error checking in, and if a flag is set, I want to be notified via email. I have searched for a while, and every link comes up dead from 2016 and before. I have not found an…

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## [Serious Error when opening sketch](https://discourse.processing.org/t/serious-error-when-opening-sketch/44928)

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**Author:** [@repeat](https://discourse.processing.org/u/repeat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/serious-error-when-opening-sketch/44928 "2024-12-11T17:58:39Z")

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I wrote a sketch. Saved it is a different folder that is not the default. Tried to open it again … serious error (see image). A second try to open file produced the same error message. I opened the file with a text edi…

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## [REPL mode in P4](https://discourse.processing.org/t/repl-mode-in-p4/45362)

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**Author:** [@matheplica](https://discourse.processing.org/u/matheplica)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/repl-mode-in-p4/45362 "2024-12-11T13:40:40Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to use Repl mode with P4. I can create a window with the size I want but I soon I try to code a Processing function like rect(20, 20, 100, 100); I’ve got this error : HOTSWAP AGENT: 11:21:18.897 ERROR (…

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## [Adding a svg image to a box side](https://discourse.processing.org/t/adding-a-svg-image-to-a-box-side/25321)

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**Author:** [@raboytniksings](https://discourse.processing.org/u/raboytniksings)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/adding-a-svg-image-to-a-box-side/25321 "2024-12-06T15:04:34Z")

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I am using 3D and have created a chessboard made of 64 box(). So far so good (the full code is very long, it is very hard for me to create a MWE). Now, I am too lazy to create a 3D chess set, and I am tempted to use lich…

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## [I made a Pac-Man game](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-made-a-pac-man-game/45431)

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**Author:** [@LangdonS](https://discourse.processing.org/u/LangdonS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-made-a-pac-man-game/45431 "2024-12-03T21:17:16Z")

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I made a Pac-Man game with a rotating, animated mouth. Here is the GitHub repo (for Java): GitHub - pacman-admin/pacmancode: The newest code for desktop pacman I will post Processing code and example ASAP.

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## [Calculate the next point along a line](https://discourse.processing.org/t/calculate-the-next-point-along-a-line/45425)

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**Author:** [@travis.stdenis](https://discourse.processing.org/u/travis.stdenis)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 2:16am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/calculate-the-next-point-along-a-line/45425 "2024-12-04T02:16:54Z")

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Per the diagram, I have points A & B and want to know how to get C which is a straight continuation of the —\>AB. This is part of a larger shape I’m drawing so I can’t change the origin, which is what is throwing me o…

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## [Processing with SuperCollider (using oscP5 library)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-with-supercollider-using-oscp5-library/45426)

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**Author:** [@thedurf18](https://discourse.processing.org/u/thedurf18)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-with-supercollider-using-oscp5-library/45426 "2024-12-03T04:46:04Z")

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I’m trying to get SuperCollider to control animations in Processing through OSC. Whenever a certain frequency is played from a synth, a shape appears in the Processing window, but when the frequency is not being played, …

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## [Updated to Mac OS Sonoma 14.7.1 -- Processing Not Responsive](https://discourse.processing.org/t/updated-to-mac-os-sonoma-14-7-1-processing-not-responsive/45424)

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**Author:** [@CreativeEmbedded](https://discourse.processing.org/u/CreativeEmbedded)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:05am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/updated-to-mac-os-sonoma-14-7-1-processing-not-responsive/45424 "2024-12-03T05:05:31Z")

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I just updated my MacBook Air to Mac OS Sonoma 14.7.1 and can no longer use Processing. I downloaded the newest version but when I open the app it becomes unresponsive and I must force quit. My computer has an Intel core…

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## [A new Processing library template](https://discourse.processing.org/t/a-new-processing-library-template/45390)

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**Author:** [@claudine](https://discourse.processing.org/u/claudine)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/a-new-processing-library-template/45390 "2024-11-29T21:29:49Z")

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Hello all! Better late than never - I’d like to announce a new Processing library template, that’s been there since the beginning of this month. It uses gradle tasks to build your code, create the release artifacts, and …

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## [I need quick help with my codes](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-need-quick-help-with-my-codes/45372)

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**Author:** [@cain](https://discourse.processing.org/u/cain)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-need-quick-help-with-my-codes/45372 "2024-11-29T14:03:44Z")

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I need 2 different images to fall from the top (not bounce!) And when the image1 comes up user should press enter or they lose. If image2 comes up they shouldn’t press the enter button or they will lose again. Can i atle…

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## [Running a Processing 4 PApplet in Eclipse IDE](https://discourse.processing.org/t/running-a-processing-4-papplet-in-eclipse-ide/44792)

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**Author:** [@Ignotus](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Ignotus)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/running-a-processing-4-papplet-in-eclipse-ide/44792 "2024-11-22T19:50:54Z")

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I’ve been developing a library for Processing 4 in the Eclipse IDE, using the Processing Library Template. It would be handy to test a PApplet within the library, rather that running it in Processing. However, I can’t ge…

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## [Using pixelfont](https://discourse.processing.org/t/using-pixelfont/45364)

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**Author:** [@mrbbp](https://discourse.processing.org/u/mrbbp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/using-pixelfont/45364 "2024-11-20T15:55:25Z")

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I designed a pixelfont that works well in 8px or 16px height, in which unit does the font is digitized? px or pt? the refernce is unclear about unit. Loads a .vlw formatted font into a PFont object. Create a .vlw font …

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## [Export PImage file to JSON](https://discourse.processing.org/t/export-pimage-file-to-json/45321)

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**Author:** [@edugimeno](https://discourse.processing.org/u/edugimeno)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/export-pimage-file-to-json/45321 "2024-11-20T01:32:51Z")

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Hi! I have a short sketch that reads the input from a kinect file, calculates colors, and prints out the resulting array on screen. All information is saved on a PImage file type. It’s pretty small as the resolution of t…

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## [Scene Builder in JavaFX with FXML](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scene-builder-in-javafx-with-fxml/45319)

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**Author:** [@roberto64](https://discourse.processing.org/u/roberto64)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scene-builder-in-javafx-with-fxml/45319 "2024-11-19T07:11:00Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to create a form with SceneBulder I created a form with 2 buttons and a label, to see when I click on the 1st button it reads the content of the label, the second button does another action, I loaded the f…

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## [getResource() idiosyncracy](https://discourse.processing.org/t/getresource-idiosyncracy/45356)

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**Author:** [@svan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/svan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/getresource-idiosyncracy/45356 "2024-11-18T17:22:01Z")

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When porting java code to Processing sometimes it is necessary to use getResource() even though Processing does not have a ‘resources’ folder. In order to get a valid url in the following demo it is necessary to have th…

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## [Processing OpenNi error](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-openni-error/45335)

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**Author:** [@siiso](https://discourse.processing.org/u/siiso)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-openni-error/45335 "2024-11-16T02:25:12Z")

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Just installed drivers for an old XBOX360 Kinect v1 on Ubuntu 22.04. I can see the device and try some basic examples of freenect like glview. However, when I run some basic Processing examples from the OpenNI library, I…

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## [Controls form G4P](https://discourse.processing.org/t/controls-form-g4p/45344)

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**Author:** [@roberto64](https://discourse.processing.org/u/roberto64)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/controls-form-g4p/45344 "2024-11-15T17:33:39Z")

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Hi, I’ve been using processing for a while now, I wanted to know if there are controls like CustomListView, G4P Builder and nice controls to create forms, isn’t it possible to add certain controls to G4P Builder too?, Re…

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## [🎉 Processing 4.3.1 Release Candidate is Here!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-4-3-1-release-candidate-is-here/45328)

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**Author:** [@ProcessingOrg](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ProcessingOrg)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-4-3-1-release-candidate-is-here/45328 "2024-11-14T08:02:40Z")

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Hi all, We’re excited to announce the release candidate for Processing 4.3.1! This update brings tooling improvements and a friendlier experience for contributors. :point\_right: Download Processing 4.3.1 and read the a…

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## [Installing Processing Geometry Suite](https://discourse.processing.org/t/installing-processing-geometry-suite/45274)

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**Author:** [@jsampson45](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jsampson45)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/installing-processing-geometry-suite/45274 "2024-11-13T16:56:32Z")

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The readme at the github page GitHub - micycle1/PGS: Processing Geometry Suite mentions a file PGS.jar for installing PGS, but I can find no jar file - is there another way of installing the PGS on Windows 10?

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## [Animations don’t work](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animations-don-t-work/45304)

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**Author:** [@Student87](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Student87)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animations-don-t-work/45304 "2024-11-12T17:38:39Z")

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None of the animations made for the Processing program are working. I was given a correct code to animate a small rectangle gliding across the screen. When I wrote out the code, copying it, I was told that there was a ;…

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## [Picking library failing on many spheres](https://discourse.processing.org/t/picking-library-failing-on-many-spheres/45202)

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**Author:** [@lavalaph](https://discourse.processing.org/u/lavalaph)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/picking-library-failing-on-many-spheres/45202 "2024-11-12T17:47:39Z")

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Hello, I’m relatively new to Processing. I’m trying to use the Picking library (installed directly through the Processing app) to have a bunch of spheres be clickable. However, Picking seems to not work well with many sp…

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## [Looking for more resources about ArrayLists](https://discourse.processing.org/t/looking-for-more-resources-about-arraylists/21025)

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**Author:** [@debxyz](https://discourse.processing.org/u/debxyz)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/looking-for-more-resources-about-arraylists/21025 "2024-11-12T17:42:31Z")

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Can someone/anyone direct me to any additional beginner-coder-friendly tutorial(s) on ArrayLists? I am watching the Coding Train tutorials in The Nature of Code playlist. And the explanations ARE indeed clear. I have …

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## [Cannot install external library with Processing 4](https://discourse.processing.org/t/cannot-install-external-library-with-processing-4/45302)

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**Author:** [@Kingarthursdog](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Kingarthursdog)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/cannot-install-external-library-with-processing-4/45302 "2024-11-12T09:39:33Z")

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I have been trying to install an external library (PEmbroider) to use with Processing 4, but with zero success. The documentation states that you should be able to install an external library by dropping the new library …

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## [JavaFX Unable to add modules to Processing IDE](https://discourse.processing.org/t/javafx-unable-to-add-modules-to-processing-ide/41272)

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**Author:** [@svan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/svan)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/javafx-unable-to-add-modules-to-processing-ide/41272 "2024-11-11T12:12:06Z")

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The following JavaFX code will not run in Processing 4 due to absence of JavaFX modules (runs ok in version 3.5.4 minus the first line). I have tried many times adding the modules to the libraries folder or drag 'n drop…

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## [Run size(800, 600) errors: Exception in thread](https://discourse.processing.org/t/run-size-800-600-errors-exception-in-thread/45261)

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**Author:** [@Bingo\_dan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Bingo_dan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/run-size-800-600-errors-exception-in-thread/45261 "2024-11-10T12:45:49Z")

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I’m trying to run Processing 4.3 and I’m receiving errors. Originally, I installed Processing flawlessly. There were no issues. I have since reinstalled my system and tried installing from the location I placed the ori…

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## [Pong paddle glitch](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pong-paddle-glitch/13980)

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**Author:** [@XxChaoticStrike](https://discourse.processing.org/u/XxChaoticStrike)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 3:55am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pong-paddle-glitch/13980 "2024-11-09T03:55:11Z")

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Hello all! First post on this forum! I’ve built a cute little pong game using previous knowledge, however moving collision was not something I wanted to spend a lot of time on (I have made a bouncing ball example). Usin…

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## [Optimizing Performance on M3 Max Pro?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/optimizing-performance-on-m3-max-pro/45278)

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**Author:** [@thatshems](https://discourse.processing.org/u/thatshems)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/optimizing-performance-on-m3-max-pro/45278 "2024-11-05T03:46:56Z")

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Dear Processing community, i hope this finds you well. I’m Working on an infinite image sequence slider that’s currently not hitting desired performance, despite having a super powerful hardware it stays below the desir…

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## [Auto scroll to end not working with GTextarea](https://discourse.processing.org/t/auto-scroll-to-end-not-working-with-gtextarea/45235)

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**Author:** [@lohith](https://discourse.processing.org/u/lohith)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/auto-scroll-to-end-not-working-with-gtextarea/45235 "2024-11-02T13:58:18Z")

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I want to send a command in serial and it prints many lines of data in serial monitor. but here auto scroll not working, and even I remove the lines (see comment // auto scroll) still the scroll bar moving slowly to do…

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## [Processing Collaborative Editor (pr05 grant project)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-collaborative-editor-pr05-grant-project/45263)

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**Author:** [@doradocodes](https://discourse.processing.org/u/doradocodes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 3:35am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-collaborative-editor-pr05-grant-project/45263 "2024-11-02T03:35:19Z")

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Hello! My name is Dora and I recently have been working on the pr05 2024 grant project, Prototyping a Collaborative Editor for Processing. The Processing Collaborative Editor (PCE) is a desktop app that aims to make coll…

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## [Activation sub windows when running multiple apps](https://discourse.processing.org/t/activation-sub-windows-when-running-multiple-apps/45241)

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**Author:** [@Marcel](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Marcel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/activation-sub-windows-when-running-multiple-apps/45241 "2024-11-01T13:37:33Z")

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Good day you all, I’ve got a question that is a bit of a hassle to describe, but I’m gonna try. I’ve build an application (using the awesome Quark’s G4P GUI buildertool). Got one “main”-window (Setting always on top en…

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