# Project Guidance

**URL:** https://discourse.processing.org/c/processing/processing-guidance/22.md

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## [About the Processing / Project Guidance category](https://discourse.processing.org/t/about-the-processing-project-guidance-category/34)

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**Author:** [@ProcessingOrg](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ProcessingOrg)\
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General advice about how to start or approach a project, not specific code questions

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## [Trying to understand how to make this kinetic type grid](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-understand-how-to-make-this-kinetic-type-grid/47916)

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**Author:** [@Elise0605](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Elise0605)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-understand-how-to-make-this-kinetic-type-grid/47916 "2026-02-20T18:48:16Z")

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Hello! I am pretty new to processing, but I have some coding experience and some motion experience. I am desperately trying to make something like this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3588874698075965/ But I can only fin…

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## [Support for a planetarium program](https://discourse.processing.org/t/support-for-a-planetarium-program/47398)

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**Author:** [@fulldomedia](https://discourse.processing.org/u/fulldomedia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/support-for-a-planetarium-program/47398 "2025-10-23T15:50:48Z")

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We need support revising an existing Processing app under Windows 11 for our mobile planetarium. The program explores CO2 emissions in different countries and their development over the decades as an animated data visual…

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## [Compose Multiplatform example project?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/compose-multiplatform-example-project/47287)

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**Author:** [@ADev](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ADev)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/compose-multiplatform-example-project/47287 "2025-10-06T09:38:51Z")

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I’d like to create a new Processing project using Compose Multiplatform. Is there an example project or a starter project that would show me how to get started on one?

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## [I have asked a lot of people but no one knows this effect](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-have-asked-a-lot-of-people-but-no-one-knows-this-effect/45361)

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**Author:** [@Dalol](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Dalol)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-have-asked-a-lot-of-people-but-no-one-knows-this-effect/45361 "2025-10-04T23:57:06Z")

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxUWEBhmEY/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Do you know how to make this effect? I have asked a lot of people but no one knows… So far people said it maybe sin waves, n…

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## [Read/write data on a remote server](https://discourse.processing.org/t/read-write-data-on-a-remote-server/47179)

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**Author:** [@EricRogerGarcia](https://discourse.processing.org/u/EricRogerGarcia)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/read-write-data-on-a-remote-server/47179 "2025-09-27T17:56:33Z")

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Is it conceivable to use Processing or P5js to read/write data on a remote server? It would be about creating an application to query the data of their account (with the use of a password). What would be the simplest w…

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## [Can someone post the code for the text() function with 5 params here please?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/can-someone-post-the-code-for-the-text-function-with-5-params-here-please/47144)

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**Author:** [@Chrisir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chrisir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/can-someone-post-the-code-for-the-text-function-with-5-params-here-please/47144 "2025-09-16T17:15:38Z")

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Hello all, Can someone post the JAVA SOURCE code for the text() function with 5 params here please? I need to modify it for my purpose. For example I have a list of buttons (rectangles) and within each botton is a tex…

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## [Pyllotaxis algorythm masking. Brand identity dynamic logo](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pyllotaxis-algorythm-masking-brand-identity-dynamic-logo/46149)

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**Author:** [@maumanto16](https://discourse.processing.org/u/maumanto16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pyllotaxis-algorythm-masking-brand-identity-dynamic-logo/46149 "2025-04-04T06:02:23Z")

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Hello everybody. I am a designer and i am working on a brand identity using processing. I created a pyllotaxis algorythm distributing small ellipses and used it as the main pattern of the system. I’d like to be able to m…

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## [Artistic display of processing animations in home](https://discourse.processing.org/t/artistic-display-of-processing-animations-in-home/46028)

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**Author:** [@David1](https://discourse.processing.org/u/David1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/artistic-display-of-processing-animations-in-home/46028 "2025-03-19T12:37:41Z")

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Hi there, Has anyone made any sort of artistic or aesthetically pleasing displays of animations or Processing artwork in their homes? I have a number of animations I quite like and think are pleasing that I’d like to m…

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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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## [Creating patterns: How can I create a geometric shape that looks like a rectangle with inward-curved circular arcs replacing the corners?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/creating-patterns-how-can-i-create-a-geometric-shape-that-looks-like-a-rectangle-with-inward-curved-circular-arcs-replacing-the-corners/45111)

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**Author:** [@zwiesabel](https://discourse.processing.org/u/zwiesabel)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/creating-patterns-how-can-i-create-a-geometric-shape-that-looks-like-a-rectangle-with-inward-curved-circular-arcs-replacing-the-corners/45111 "2024-10-08T18:23:44Z")

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My goal is to create random patterns like you see it at the top of the image. I want to build this by using separated shapes like it’s shown in the graphic with the red lines. So there will be circles, rectangles with …

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## [Numerical calculation of velocity and pressure distribution](https://discourse.processing.org/t/numerical-calculation-of-velocity-and-pressure-distribution/28815)

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**Author:** [@HackinHarry](https://discourse.processing.org/u/HackinHarry)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/numerical-calculation-of-velocity-and-pressure-distribution/28815 "2024-09-25T07:15:06Z")

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I have a copy of this old NASA document that came up with a way to calculate the velocity and pressure distribution around an oscillating airfoil. I understand basically that it calculates through a range of angles and …

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## [Film Soup Effect](https://discourse.processing.org/t/film-soup-effect/45060)

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**Author:** [@funnyrectangles](https://discourse.processing.org/u/funnyrectangles)\
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**Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/film-soup-effect/45060 "2024-09-17T23:01:04Z")

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Hi! After a period studying some digital glitch effects I am trying to recreate some “analog glitch” techniques. I’ve came across the idea of soaking film into strange solution (vinegar, juice, tea, etc) and the results…

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## [Utilize the GPU for computational tasks](https://discourse.processing.org/t/utilize-the-gpu-for-computational-tasks/45005)

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**Author:** [@ripolas](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ripolas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/utilize-the-gpu-for-computational-tasks/45005 "2024-08-29T13:34:18Z")

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Hello, I’ve coded a simple neural network using processing. I want to utilize the GPU for computational tasks. How could i do that? Best regards, Ripolas.

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## [How to get 20 year old Applets on my web page to run in modern browsers?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-get-20-year-old-applets-on-my-web-page-to-run-in-modern-browsers/44687)

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**Author:** [@OldZeb](https://discourse.processing.org/u/OldZeb)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-get-20-year-old-applets-on-my-web-page-to-run-in-modern-browsers/44687 "2024-08-08T03:57:11Z")

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Twenty years ago I used Processing to create interactive graphics on my educational website for an ancient computing device. www.rcaselectron.com The RCA Selectron -- Selective Addressing -- addressing03 / addr03.htm…

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## [Merging tiles into paths](https://discourse.processing.org/t/merging-tiles-into-paths/44670)

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**Author:** [@eightohnine](https://discourse.processing.org/u/eightohnine)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/merging-tiles-into-paths/44670 "2024-07-10T17:17:06Z")

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Hi all, I’d like to pick your brains for a sketch I’m tackling. I’m building off of this: It’s a basic tile placement generator that for this example uses two tile types – straight and 90° curve – to fill the canvas …

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## [Difficulties with Map Thing and Unfolding (show GPX)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/difficulties-with-map-thing-and-unfolding-show-gpx/44188)

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**Author:** [@Chrisir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chrisir)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/difficulties-with-map-thing-and-unfolding-show-gpx/44188 "2024-06-15T15:12:30Z")

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Hello all, can someone please recommend a library to show many gpx tracks in a map and calc the middle position of one track? Thank you all!

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## [How to print file from Processing, USB printer](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-print-file-from-processing-usb-printer/44423)

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**Author:** [@dada](https://discourse.processing.org/u/dada)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-print-file-from-processing-usb-printer/44423 "2024-05-14T15:20:41Z")

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Hi I’m making my new project as student. it works vary simple process. 1\_click the button that showed on screen, and 2\_print image from printer that connected with computer via usb. the image is pdf file. and i use m…

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## [Has anyone tried setting up a 'Mosquitto MQTT' server?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/has-anyone-tried-setting-up-a-mosquitto-mqtt-server/44060)

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**Author:** [@GWAK](https://discourse.processing.org/u/GWAK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/has-anyone-tried-setting-up-a-mosquitto-mqtt-server/44060 "2024-03-27T00:23:33Z")

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Has anyone tried setting up a ‘Mosquitto MQTT’ server? hello. Nice to meet you. Has anyone tried opening a ‘Mosquitto MQTT’ server through ‘JAVA’? Has anyone experienced this? help me~

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## [Processing executable resolution screwed up](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-executable-resolution-screwed-up/44115)

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**Author:** [@bask185](https://discourse.processing.org/u/bask185)\
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**Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-executable-resolution-screwed-up/44115 "2024-03-25T07:35:07Z")

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I have exported a windows 64 binary with java included. I can launch the .exe by double clicking it in the explorer. And everything works fine and all. But it looks like total crap on a different computer (also W10 64 b…

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## [Code source of famous David Szakaly art works?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/code-source-of-famous-david-szakaly-art-works/44097)

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**Author:** [@KDorohov](https://discourse.processing.org/u/KDorohov)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/code-source-of-famous-david-szakaly-art-works/44097 "2024-03-15T17:15:15Z")

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I am fascinated by these outstanding animations by Hungarian artist: I so much want to developed something in this style - does anybody know what would be a possible approach for creating that sort of images?

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## [Processing export files to PDF or SVG](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-export-files-to-pdf-or-svg/44064)

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**Author:** [@travis.stdenis](https://discourse.processing.org/u/travis.stdenis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-export-files-to-pdf-or-svg/44064 "2024-03-11T03:44:25Z")

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I have a question for the community, some of whom I’m hoping are using Processing for use with plotters as I am. My question is about working with exported files, either PDF or SVG. When I create intricate line work, I’m…

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## [How to export from Word to Processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-export-from-word-to-processing/43831)

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**Author:** [@Chrisir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chrisir)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-export-from-word-to-processing/43831 "2024-02-16T21:16:51Z")

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Hello all, I exported a Word Document to a text document. When I load the text document in processing though, special signs such as äöü are destroyed. Since my question: How to export from word to processing? I use A…

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## [Did anyone make a Controller for Mouse to steer camera pos and look At in 3D?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/did-anyone-make-a-controller-for-mouse-to-steer-camera-pos-and-look-at-in-3d/43598)

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**Author:** [@Chrisir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chrisir)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/did-anyone-make-a-controller-for-mouse-to-steer-camera-pos-and-look-at-in-3d/43598 "2024-01-05T14:45:24Z")

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Hello all, did anyone make a Controller with onscreen buttons for the Mouse to steer the camera pos and look At in P3D? Thanks! Happy new year! Chrisir

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## [Image processing - Do you have any good ideas? | car license plate correction](https://discourse.processing.org/t/image-processing-do-you-have-any-good-ideas-car-license-plate-correction/43647)

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**Author:** [@GWAK](https://discourse.processing.org/u/GWAK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/image-processing-do-you-have-any-good-ideas-car-license-plate-correction/43647 "2024-01-08T18:58:55Z")

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Image processing - Do you have any good ideas? car license plate correction hello. Thank you for your interest in my writing. Please refer to the picture. The license plate is trapezoid-shaped. It is actually rect…

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## [Animate bezier path logo](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animate-bezier-path-logo/43624)

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**Author:** [@omagash](https://discourse.processing.org/u/omagash)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animate-bezier-path-logo/43624 "2024-01-07T14:51:09Z")

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Hey everyone!! I have the assignment to create a logo in processing. I already created a “logo” but I´m struggling with the animation and I need a little help:) size (400, 400); noFill(); stroke(0); strokeWeight(3); …

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## [3D physics library for Processing?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/3d-physics-library-for-processing/43618)

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**Author:** [@floatinginspace](https://discourse.processing.org/u/floatinginspace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/3d-physics-library-for-processing/43618 "2024-01-04T20:22:53Z")

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Is there a library for making simple physics simulations in 3D with Processing? I want to make something like a series of cubes dropping into a “container” object (think like ice-cubes dropping into a glass). I’ve used …

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## [Force directed graphs](https://discourse.processing.org/t/force-directed-graphs/43579)

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**Author:** [@Lee14](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Lee14)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/force-directed-graphs/43579 "2023-12-29T19:32:25Z")

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i am a relative newby to processing … but would like to develop a pedagogical tool which uses force directed graphs … which would link to a generated database in the background (nodes would be places for user to input a …

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## [Did anyone use a 3D physics engine with Processing?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/did-anyone-use-a-3d-physics-engine-with-processing/43569)

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**Author:** [@Chrisir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chrisir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/did-anyone-use-a-3d-physics-engine-with-processing/43569 "2023-12-28T11:15:28Z")

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Did anyone use a 3D physics engine with processing? Which one can you recommend? Are there processing examples? Thank you all! Like this:

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## [Musical Notation Symbols?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/musical-notation-symbols/43483)

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**Author:** [@bachrock](https://discourse.processing.org/u/bachrock)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/musical-notation-symbols/43483 "2023-12-20T11:36:33Z")

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I would like to create a program that uses musical notation. What would the best way be to use musical notation in Processing?

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