# Project Guidance

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## [Trying to convert my platform game into a model view controller pattern](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-convert-my-platform-game-into-a-model-view-controller-pattern/40641)

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**Author:** [@Berthe](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Berthe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-convert-my-platform-game-into-a-model-view-controller-pattern/40641 "2023-01-20T19:46:16Z")

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so here is the main class final static float MOVE\_SPEED = 4; final static float SPRITE\_SCALE = 50.0/128; final static float SPRITE\_SIZE = 50; final static float GRAVITY = 0.6; final static float JUMP\_SPEED = 14; final…

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## [Licence for publishing finished executables?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/licence-for-publishing-finished-executables/35686)

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**Author:** [@NumericPrime](https://discourse.processing.org/u/NumericPrime)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 7:08am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/licence-for-publishing-finished-executables/35686 "2023-01-17T07:08:05Z")

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I have recently finished a piece of software and want to publish it as an .exe file so users without Java can use it. Do I run into licencing issues when publishing a version that doesn’t require Processing/Java (I have …

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## [General rule for shape arrangement](https://discourse.processing.org/t/general-rule-for-shape-arrangement/40498)

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**Author:** [@paulgoux](https://discourse.processing.org/u/paulgoux)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/general-rule-for-shape-arrangement/40498 "2023-01-09T11:11:09Z")

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As the title implies, is there a general rule that I can apply instead of using offset and padding to make a grid. as it stands I try to make a grid using the following code for (int i=0; i\<sides; i++) { float th…

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## [It´s possible add a button on IDE?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/it-s-possible-add-a-button-on-ide/40359)

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**Author:** [@erkosone](https://discourse.processing.org/u/erkosone)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/it-s-possible-add-a-button-on-ide/40359 "2023-01-03T14:45:58Z")

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Hello community! I have a question, would it be possible to add an extra button in the IDE next to the play and stop button to launch a custom script? Exists any version of custom IDE?

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## [Calculating from a "database" using a form?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/calculating-from-a-database-using-a-form/40192)

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**Author:** [@Teljemo](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Teljemo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/calculating-from-a-database-using-a-form/40192 "2022-12-19T12:03:05Z")

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Hi, I haven’t had as much time as I want to program and that means I feel that this post should be added in the beginners category. However! I got corrected when doing so and thinking back to when I did my first lines …

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## [How to use Google calendar API with Processing desktop (Mac)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-use-google-calendar-api-with-processing-desktop-mac/39884)

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**Author:** [@dehyde](https://discourse.processing.org/u/dehyde)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-use-google-calendar-api-with-processing-desktop-mac/39884 "2022-12-06T22:17:25Z")

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Hay all! I’m quite rusty with programming, processing and Java, hope somebody could help here: I’m trying to use google calendar’s API, but it’s using something called “gradle” to build and everything’s quite confusing…

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## [How to make iced animation like Elsa in Processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-make-iced-animation-like-elsa-in-processing/39994)

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**Author:** [@Aoo](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Aoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-make-iced-animation-like-elsa-in-processing/39994 "2022-12-02T17:23:19Z")

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how to make iced animation like Elsa in pressing？

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## [School Assignment](https://discourse.processing.org/t/school-assignment/39920)

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**Author:** [@virtualreality](https://discourse.processing.org/u/virtualreality)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/school-assignment/39920 "2022-11-28T18:49:16Z")

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How to create a Car Dashboard assignment by using processing software. The requirements is a speedometer, temperature, tachometer, fuel gauge, fuel gauge pointer need to be independently control by itself if the speedome…

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## [Processing vs p5.js specifically for brand design](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-vs-p5-js-specifically-for-brand-design/39715)

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**Author:** [@andylawrencelevy](https://discourse.processing.org/u/andylawrencelevy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-vs-p5-js-specifically-for-brand-design/39715 "2022-11-17T10:53:43Z")

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Hi there, I’m a brand designer, with not so much experience with coding. I want to learn creative coding to help me create flexible and interactive brand design systems. I’ve done a p5.js tutorial class which I followe…

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## [How to DIY a 3D scanner APP？](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-diy-a-3d-scanner-app/39573)

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**Author:** [@adam](https://discourse.processing.org/u/adam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-diy-a-3d-scanner-app/39573 "2022-11-04T09:36:58Z")

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I want to develop a 3D Scanner APP that can call the mobile phone LIDAR. Wish it can be used to 3D scan cars or rooms, even a house. Does anyone give me some suggestions?

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## [Scan the QRcode on phone to type words, and the text will appear like marquee on Computer](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scan-the-qrcode-on-phone-to-type-words-and-the-text-will-appear-like-marquee-on-computer/39357)

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**Author:** [@ALCOHOLICBRY](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ALCOHOLICBRY)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scan-the-qrcode-on-phone-to-type-words-and-the-text-will-appear-like-marquee-on-computer/39357 "2022-10-20T10:39:22Z")

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Hello Everyone, This is my first post XD I have some questions that I would like to ask all of you great experts~ Hope to get some directions Here is the Question: (1) How to collect data from difference devices? …

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## [Process managers - How to run an exported sketch for ever](https://discourse.processing.org/t/process-managers-how-to-run-an-exported-sketch-for-ever/39004)

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**Author:** [@renaudfv](https://discourse.processing.org/u/renaudfv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/process-managers-how-to-run-an-exported-sketch-for-ever/39004 "2022-09-29T07:51:57Z")

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Hello, Processing community! I have been trying to set up process managers for exported Processing sketches on Windows. Since the sketches will be used on permanent installs I have the following requirements for their e…

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## [Animated gradient blur](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animated-gradient-blur/38956)

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**Author:** [@dragodiv](https://discourse.processing.org/u/dragodiv)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/animated-gradient-blur/38956 "2022-09-24T19:00:43Z")

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Hi How can we do the below animated gradient blur?? how can we get the gradient effect animated. Any pointers will be of great help.

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## [Creating a small 3D model (House)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/creating-a-small-3d-model-house/38891)

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**Author:** [@a\_random\_cat](https://discourse.processing.org/u/a_random_cat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/creating-a-small-3d-model-house/38891 "2022-09-24T12:52:27Z")

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Hello. Can someone help me with a small 3d model? I want to make a small “area” with only a street, a basic house and a street lamp. I tried to create the basic template, but for a reason all the objects gets pushed i…

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## [Problem with Celsius-Asking questions](https://discourse.processing.org/t/problem-with-celsius-asking-questions/38881)

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**Author:** [@nenairvin](https://discourse.processing.org/u/nenairvin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/problem-with-celsius-asking-questions/38881 "2022-09-21T08:42:51Z")

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Temperature conversion You have a fever if your ear temperature is above 100°F How to convert fahrenheit (f) to celsius (c)? what is the fahrenheit (f) to celsius (c) formula?

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## [Sketch running in a container](https://discourse.processing.org/t/sketch-running-in-a-container/33928)

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**Author:** [@mancpato](https://discourse.processing.org/u/mancpato)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/sketch-running-in-a-container/33928 "2022-09-17T17:26:51Z")

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Can I use Processing sketch with a container? Something like Docker.

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## [How should this one-to-one link be modelled?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-should-this-one-to-one-link-be-modelled/38802)

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**Author:** [@neon124](https://discourse.processing.org/u/neon124)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-should-this-one-to-one-link-be-modelled/38802 "2022-09-16T13:32:40Z")

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I have a number of entities that represent the various user kinds that must be able to access a certain system. They also come with a variety of information attached to them. ​ ​ For instance, “admin user” has a workst…

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## [City growth example](https://discourse.processing.org/t/city-growth-example/38562)

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**Author:** [@TimoL](https://discourse.processing.org/u/TimoL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/city-growth-example/38562 "2022-09-02T00:25:21Z")

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please format code with \</\> button \* homework policy \* asking questions Im trying to find a processing example I remember seeing years ago. It was a a bunch of random points that start moving in random directions cr…

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## [Run a processing sketch on a rpi as webserver](https://discourse.processing.org/t/run-a-processing-sketch-on-a-rpi-as-webserver/38559)

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**Author:** [@bask185](https://discourse.processing.org/u/bask185)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/run-a-processing-sketch-on-a-rpi-as-webserver/38559 "2022-08-30T20:03:13Z")

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Hello, I made a GUI in processing some time ago. The application itself can be used to draw a schematic for a modelrailway. This schematic is stored and loaded to and from CSV files. I know very little about modern …

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## [Generate info window](https://discourse.processing.org/t/generate-info-window/38544)

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**Author:** [@TimeLex](https://discourse.processing.org/u/TimeLex)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/generate-info-window/38544 "2022-08-30T17:56:46Z")

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Hi, does anyone know how to generate such a window or whether there is any library for processing, that does that? Thanks, TimeLex

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## [Processing cheat sheet for generative art, animation, and art pictures](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-cheat-sheet-for-generative-art-animation-and-art-pictures/38429)

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**Author:** [@Ahmed24633](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Ahmed24633)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-cheat-sheet-for-generative-art-animation-and-art-pictures/38429 "2022-08-22T14:38:20Z")

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Can anyone provide me a good processing cheat sheet? I think large cheat sheet will work for may purpose. I want to make generative art, animations, and some beautiful art work pictures. The cheat sheet should cover pro…

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## [Extracting SVG from URI](https://discourse.processing.org/t/extracting-svg-from-uri/38335)

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**Author:** [@almostsci](https://discourse.processing.org/u/almostsci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/extracting-svg-from-uri/38335 "2022-08-13T00:56:49Z")

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Hello! I have a URI sting with data:image/svg+xml;base64 format, I need to display the SVG encoded in this URI. Is there an easy way to do this in Processing? Thanks in advance

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## [Type words to start an animation?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/type-words-to-start-an-animation/38273)

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**Author:** [@zara2355](https://discourse.processing.org/u/zara2355)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/type-words-to-start-an-animation/38273 "2022-08-08T04:45:57Z")

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Hi all, Im trying to find a tutorial that might explain how to allow a user to type in a word and begin an animation for an interactive map of my shop’s inventory. For example, if a person types in “screwdrivers” it woul…

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## [Image Division Raster](https://discourse.processing.org/t/image-division-raster/38146)

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**Author:** [@jeykech](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jeykech)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/image-division-raster/38146 "2022-08-02T15:02:18Z")

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hello guys, I am interested in creating a similar effect like this: I am interested in recreating this irregular grid effect that follows the brightness of different area…

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## [Listening to events while Processing window is inactive](https://discourse.processing.org/t/listening-to-events-while-processing-window-is-inactive/38022)

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**Author:** [@BetaHunter](https://discourse.processing.org/u/BetaHunter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/listening-to-events-while-processing-window-is-inactive/38022 "2022-07-19T20:07:27Z")

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Hey guys, new here and relatively new to programming. I have been asked to create a small program for a friends. A program that monitors activities on the keyboard and mouse. I have however run into a problem with proces…

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## [Pros & Cons (GUI Builder): Java Swing vs ControlP5](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pros-cons-gui-builder-java-swing-vs-controlp5/37958)

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**Author:** [@Ghostsss](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Ghostsss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pros-cons-gui-builder-java-swing-vs-controlp5/37958 "2022-07-15T22:03:38Z")

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I am new to Java and Processing. I want ot build GUI using processing. I found that there are two ways to build GUI, using Java Swing & ControlP5 library. Can someone experienced explain me the pros and cons of using…

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## [Color detect with Kinect v2](https://discourse.processing.org/t/color-detect-with-kinect-v2/37971)

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**Author:** [@potter3366](https://discourse.processing.org/u/potter3366)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/color-detect-with-kinect-v2/37971 "2022-07-15T15:34:09Z")

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I detect the color of the glove and check if it is one of the three colors (RGB). Every frame I get integer values: NColor = 0 for RED NColor = 1 for GREEN NColor = 2 for BLUE NColor = -1 for unknown color As the li…

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## [Trigger Mac shortcut on button click \[Processing\]](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trigger-mac-shortcut-on-button-click-processing/37785)

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**Author:** [@LearnCode](https://discourse.processing.org/u/LearnCode)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trigger-mac-shortcut-on-button-click-processing/37785 "2022-07-05T22:07:12Z")

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Hi All :slight\_smile: My name is Alwin, and I used Processing some years ago at college. And now, I want to use Processing again to prototype some UX hobby projects. I was curious if someone could maybe help me with a …

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## [How do I capture the same webcam source on two machines](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-capture-the-same-webcam-source-on-two-machines/37265)

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**Author:** [@mario60](https://discourse.processing.org/u/mario60)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-capture-the-same-webcam-source-on-two-machines/37265 "2022-07-03T21:24:34Z")

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Hi I need some good hint on the following. It is not really a Processing question, but I need it for a Processing project. Say I have installed a Processing executable on two machines (say same OS). The script is such…

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## [Frogger Code/Break Down](https://discourse.processing.org/t/frogger-code-break-down/36872)

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**Author:** [@king\_B99](https://discourse.processing.org/u/king_B99)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 3:34am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/frogger-code-break-down/36872 "2022-06-30T03:34:29Z")

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Anyone Have a simple frogger/frogger style code I can pick apart and learn from (I’m a self learner)

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