# Project Guidance **URL:** https://discourse.processing.org/c/processing/processing-guidance/22.md?page=13 [Latest](https://discourse.processing.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.processing.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.processing.org/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [Getting Data From a .txt File](https://discourse.processing.org/t/getting-data-from-a-txt-file/2625)
**Author:** [@dtools22](https://discourse.processing.org/u/dtools22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/getting-data-from-a-txt-file/2625 "2018-08-16T11:23:15Z")
Hello, I am having some trouble with the logic for a project. I am trying to extract data from a .txt file. The data comes in chunks within a single text file. As an example, a text document might look like this: Th… --- ## [Can Processing be used to create native Windows app?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/can-processing-be-used-to-create-native-windows-app/2526)
**Author:** [@alexanoin](https://discourse.processing.org/u/alexanoin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/can-processing-be-used-to-create-native-windows-app/2526 "2018-08-13T09:56:03Z")
Interested in learning processing. Just curious if Processing would be used to make native Windows app like C /C++? Currently work on a password recovery project and need to choose a language to get started. --- ## [Direct orthonormed system](https://discourse.processing.org/t/direct-orthonormed-system/2529)
**Author:** [@theo](https://discourse.processing.org/u/theo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/direct-orthonormed-system/2529 "2018-08-10T18:48:30Z")
Hello, By default the origin is in the top left corner, the x axis is pointing on the right and the y axis down. Is it possible to get a “common” coordinate system (like the one usually used in math: origin bottom righ… --- ## [Toy Neural Networks](https://discourse.processing.org/t/toy-neural-networks/1901)
**Author:** [@vadsavin-a](https://discourse.processing.org/u/vadsavin-a)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/toy-neural-networks/1901 "2018-07-29T18:56:50Z")
How can I reverse my NN? I want to feed the data backwards --- ## [NLP Natural Language Processing, etc](https://discourse.processing.org/t/nlp-natural-language-processing-etc/2149)
**Author:** [@dockhands](https://discourse.processing.org/u/dockhands)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/nlp-natural-language-processing-etc/2149 "2018-07-27T22:29:00Z")
I’d love to do a project involving sentence generation, but not sure how possible this is with Processing. May have to learn Python to do this, but first, I wanted to see if anybody knew if Processing could work for gene… --- ## [What is the right term for this task - blurring or edge smoothing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-the-right-term-for-this-task-blurring-or-edge-smoothing/1729)
**Author:** [@Han](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Han)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-the-right-term-for-this-task-blurring-or-edge-smoothing/1729 "2018-07-13T18:59:30Z")
I am new to image processing, so please bear with me for this basic question. I have done some searches but still not sure about the best keyword for finding more help. What I want to achieve is this: An image of wood … --- ## [How to use a pde file in multiple projects](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-use-a-pde-file-in-multiple-projects/1714)
**Author:** [@malcolm\_gc](https://discourse.processing.org/u/malcolm_gc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-use-a-pde-file-in-multiple-projects/1714 "2018-07-12T17:32:20Z")
How can I make an include file for my scripts - SOLVED THANKS gave me answer for including pde files in a project file.pde in the same directory gets automagically added. BUT What about when I want to use file.pde in m… --- ## [Problem With Collision](https://discourse.processing.org/t/problem-with-collision/1539)
**Author:** [@Feelpss](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Feelpss)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/problem-with-collision/1539 "2018-07-06T13:10:54Z")
Hello! I’m a Design student at University of São Paulo and I’ve had some Processing classes and now I have to do a final project. I’m doing a simple game similar to Facebook’s Everwing based on Steven Universe. It’s ba… --- ## [How do I optimize my program?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-optimize-my-program/1465)
**Author:** [@Teen\_Coder](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Teen_Coder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-optimize-my-program/1465 "2018-07-05T17:17:03Z")
Hi, I have a quick question. I’m currently working on a clone of Google Chrome’s dinosaur game, but my version of the game will stutter at seemingly random times. I know my code isn’t well optimized, but I have no idea o… --- ## [Help needed for squares animation](https://discourse.processing.org/t/help-needed-for-squares-animation/1293)
**Author:** [@cycblonde](https://discourse.processing.org/u/cycblonde)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/help-needed-for-squares-animation/1293 "2018-06-27T14:55:31Z")
Hello, I am a student at the Slade school of Art and I am looking for some help. I have been trying to make animations of squares in after effects all term and my tutor told me about processing. I have a bit of experien… --- ## [What is better pc/mac for Visuals and Audio processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-better-pc-mac-for-visuals-and-audio-processing/1308)
**Author:** [@Spampi\_ES](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Spampi_ES)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-better-pc-mac-for-visuals-and-audio-processing/1308 "2018-06-27T14:07:42Z")
Hi to everyone, I hope I’m not off-topic. My question is really simple: I should buy a new laptop and I don’t know if I should take a windows one or a OSX one. I’m really into processing from a while, and I would like … --- ## [Find the color of a pixel relative to a new origin after translating and rotating?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/find-the-color-of-a-pixel-relative-to-a-new-origin-after-translating-and-rotating/1298)
**Author:** [@gamebuilder116](https://discourse.processing.org/u/gamebuilder116)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 10:05am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/find-the-color-of-a-pixel-relative-to-a-new-origin-after-translating-and-rotating/1298 "2018-06-27T10:05:16Z")
After translating and rotating and attempting to use get(0,0) to find the color value of the point at the NEW origin, I am simply returned the value of the very top left pixel, regardless of these transformations and rot… --- ## [Perlin Noise map](https://discourse.processing.org/t/perlin-noise-map/839)
**Author:** [@imaginativeCODE](https://discourse.processing.org/u/imaginativeCODE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/perlin-noise-map/839 "2018-06-21T18:47:26Z")
How would you generate a map with multiple biome’s and when two biome’s meet they have a smooth transition. Not sure where to start. Would you have multiple noise’s to generate the height of the terrain and the moisture … --- ## [PDFBox with processing 3+](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pdfbox-with-processing-3/1091)
**Author:** [@crazylogic](https://discourse.processing.org/u/crazylogic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pdfbox-with-processing-3/1091 "2018-06-20T17:36:25Z")
Hi all - Has anyone got an example where they’ve used PDFBox to import a PDF as graphics into processing 3 or higher? I see a few examples within the processing two forum but i’ve had zero luck making them work unfortun… --- ## [How to check if a color is close to another color?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-check-if-a-color-is-close-to-another-color/1018)
**Author:** [@Grimtin10](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Grimtin10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-check-if-a-color-is-close-to-another-color/1018 "2018-06-20T16:30:33Z")
I’m trying to check if a color is close to another color. Help! -Grim --- ## [Scrolling and image](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scrolling-and-image/1003)
**Author:** [@poppanona](https://discourse.processing.org/u/poppanona)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scrolling-and-image/1003 "2018-06-17T06:09:26Z")
How do I scroll an image --- ## [How do i make my webcam detect a pose I make?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-make-my-webcam-detect-a-pose-i-make/990)
**Author:** [@WindJammer](https://discourse.processing.org/u/WindJammer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-make-my-webcam-detect-a-pose-i-make/990 "2018-06-16T14:00:16Z")
Hi, I’ve started using Processing for an interactive artwork i’m working on. I’m looking for the best/easiest way to solve the following issue: Set a boolean variable to true, if I take a hold of THIS POSE in front of … --- ## [How to pan an image](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-pan-an-image/1002)
**Author:** [@poppanona](https://discourse.processing.org/u/poppanona)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-pan-an-image/1002 "2018-06-16T12:43:43Z")
I have an image bigger than the display window. How do I pan the image throught the display window? --- ## [Indexed color mode?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/indexed-color-mode/879)
**Author:** [@DSW](https://discourse.processing.org/u/DSW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/indexed-color-mode/879 "2018-06-12T14:34:08Z")
I’m currently writing a visualizer for a live band (MIDI in \> pixels out). Because it’s going to be running alongside audio software, I’m trying to keep it as small and efficient as possible. I’m currently drawing each f… --- ## [Smart TV, RPi, Processing, Arduino and Ambilight](https://discourse.processing.org/t/smart-tv-rpi-processing-arduino-and-ambilight/797)
**Author:** [@jb4x](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jb4x)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/smart-tv-rpi-processing-arduino-and-ambilight/797 "2018-06-10T08:50:23Z")
Hi guys, I’m not sure I’m in the right place to ask that question and I should probably go on a Raspberry Pi forum but maybe someone here can help me through anyway. I recently bought a smart TV and I wanted to build a… --- ## [Writing 8-bit tiff images?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/writing-8-bit-tiff-images/726)
**Author:** [@tmhoog](https://discourse.processing.org/u/tmhoog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/writing-8-bit-tiff-images/726 "2018-06-09T14:22:04Z")
Hi, we are using Processing to acquire data and write a video stream to disk. However, we are unable to figure out how to write one-channel 8-bit grayscale tiff images instead of the standard RGB images. Does anyone have… --- ## [How do i tile an image on to a shape](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-tile-an-image-on-to-a-shape/665)
**Author:** [@Grimtin10](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Grimtin10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-tile-an-image-on-to-a-shape/665 "2018-06-08T02:53:43Z")
So, i’m making a 3d renderer (because i can) and I want to be able to tile a texture on to a shape in the renderer. I am using the PShape (or whatever it’s called). How to I tile an image on to one shape? -Grim --- ## [Need to know how to make a draggable Tower of Hanoi game for a school project](https://discourse.processing.org/t/need-to-know-how-to-make-a-draggable-tower-of-hanoi-game-for-a-school-project/617)
**Author:** [@Dankid\_123](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Dankid_123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/need-to-know-how-to-make-a-draggable-tower-of-hanoi-game-for-a-school-project/617 "2018-06-08T02:25:24Z")
Hi, I have a school project about to make a Tower of Hanoi game, I’ve made all the rings and stuff, but I have very little knowledge about dragging and other interaction options in Processing. I haven’t finished, but her… --- ## [Is it possible to save data on Firebase using Processing 3.3.7?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/is-it-possible-to-save-data-on-firebase-using-processing-3-3-7/776)
**Author:** [@Rkardo581](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Rkardo581)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/is-it-possible-to-save-data-on-firebase-using-processing-3-3-7/776 "2018-06-07T17:03:14Z")
I have a software made in processing that saves data in a local sercer ( using xampp) and I made an android app that gets data from Firebase. Is it possible to have the Processing App to send the data to the firebase se… --- ## [Gravity and collision](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gravity-and-collision/688)
**Author:** [@Neojames](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Neojames)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gravity-and-collision/688 "2018-06-05T20:56:16Z")
Hi everybody, I need help with my first processing project. I need to develop a mario like game for school, but I have some problems How can I set a gravity ? Because when I trie to set y = y+1 in the test, the smiley… --- ## [YOLO object detection](https://discourse.processing.org/t/yolo-object-detection/598)
**Author:** [@josephh](https://discourse.processing.org/u/josephh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/yolo-object-detection/598 "2018-06-04T20:40:13Z")
Hello guys, Is there a way to do YOLO real time object detection in processing (or P5.js/processing.py) using a library like this : I already know OpenCV for computer vision but it doesn’t include object d… --- ## [Pitching a note](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pitching-a-note/555)
**Author:** [@Jusstmusic](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Jusstmusic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 10:05am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pitching-a-note/555 "2018-06-04T10:05:10Z")
Hi guys, For a school project i want to make a laser instrument were as you cut the laser beam, it will play a certain note. Now I know this is possible with some libraries but my question is: Can you change the pitch o… --- ## [Best way to run processing sketch in webpage](https://discourse.processing.org/t/best-way-to-run-processing-sketch-in-webpage/537)
**Author:** [@Birb](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Birb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/best-way-to-run-processing-sketch-in-webpage/537 "2018-06-03T02:48:26Z")
Is processingJS the best way to run processing on a webpage? I want the fastest/most convenient way to make an interactive visual element, such as a banner or an animated canvas background - and possibly experiment with … --- ## [Looking for advice/feedback on my Schoolproject](https://discourse.processing.org/t/looking-for-advice-feedback-on-my-schoolproject/679)
**Author:** [@WindJammer](https://discourse.processing.org/u/WindJammer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/looking-for-advice-feedback-on-my-schoolproject/679 "2018-06-03T22:31:03Z")
Hello everyone, this will be my first post here. Sorry for the length, but you can scan through most of it. If you’re really low on patience just jump to “THE ISSUES”. I’m an Art&Technology student and i’m working on … --- ## [How to make a 3D shape interactive in processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-make-a-3d-shape-interactive-in-processing/629)
**Author:** [@Cuchis](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Cuchis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-make-a-3d-shape-interactive-in-processing/629 "2018-06-03T19:41:09Z")
Im working on a project with processing, im struggling in programing a globe to be interactive. I want to click on a country and make it give me information about it. For example, if i click on Spain (on the 3D globe) i … [Previous page](https://discourse.processing.org/c/processing/processing-guidance/22.md?page=12) [Next page](https://discourse.processing.org/c/processing/processing-guidance/22.md?page=14)