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## [Use emoji in fonts in Processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/use-emoji-in-fonts-in-processing/43685)

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**Author:** [@Noodlybanan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Noodlybanan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/use-emoji-in-fonts-in-processing/43685 "2024-08-18T14:08:43Z")

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Hello, I have tried multiple fonts that support Emoji/Unicode characters, but i found that none of those seem to be working. Is there a way to display Emoji & Unicode in processing? -Thanks for everyone who can contribu…

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## [Old Processing version for Mac OS9?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/old-processing-version-for-mac-os9/29660)

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**Author:** [@yugeny](https://discourse.processing.org/u/yugeny)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/old-processing-version-for-mac-os9/29660 "2024-08-16T13:27:25Z")

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Hi all, I am relatively new to Processing, but see evidence that early versions ran on MacOS9 but I could not find binaries anywhere on the web and some threads that say it’s not on archive.org - anyone know if the binar…

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## [Processing pre, alpha, beta archival project](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-pre-alpha-beta-archival-project/44944)

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**Author:** [@sableraph](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sableraph)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-pre-alpha-beta-archival-project/44944 "2024-08-16T13:26:29Z")

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I’ve started an archival project for early (pre, alpha, beta) Processing binaries released between 2001 and 2005. Until last week, these files had been hidden in a corner of the Processing servers and not available to an…

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## [Frame for P3D Renderer](https://discourse.processing.org/t/frame-for-p3d-renderer/44933)

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**Author:** [@svan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/svan)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/frame-for-p3d-renderer/44933 "2024-08-15T14:37:11Z")

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Does anyone know how to get the frame of a Processing window which uses the P3D renderer? void setup() { size(400, 400, P3D); // frame = ?? }

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## [Help recreating grid artwork (Cuadricula Óptica by Alberto Gonzalez Vivo)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/help-recreating-grid-artwork-cuadricula-optica-by-alberto-gonzalez-vivo/44651)

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**Author:** [@Matias\_alderroba](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Matias_alderroba)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/help-recreating-grid-artwork-cuadricula-optica-by-alberto-gonzalez-vivo/44651 "2024-07-01T14:05:55Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Processing and I don’t know how to recreate this image on the right side of 800x400 interactively, please help me

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## [Export SVG file from p5.js?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/export-svg-file-from-p5-js/38400)

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**Author:** [@dirka](https://discourse.processing.org/u/dirka)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/export-svg-file-from-p5-js/38400 "2024-08-11T19:48:39Z")

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Hello, I am brand new to p5.js having only reached video #13 from the Coding Train. I’m already having fun creating things and now I would like to save what the canvas looks like into a .svg file. Is there an “easy way…

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## [Maze Generation Problem!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/maze-generation-problem/44908)

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**Author:** [@Tamir384](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Tamir384)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/maze-generation-problem/44908 "2024-08-08T18:17:04Z")

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i have some white spaces in the grid that are block while im trying to generate a maze on the grid. each maze block covers 4x4 grid blocks so please help me figure out a way i can avoid blocked spaces in the grid so …

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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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## [How do I artificially introduce aliasing?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-artificially-introduce-aliasing/44903)

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**Author:** [@LindowMan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/LindowMan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-do-i-artificially-introduce-aliasing/44903 "2024-08-07T17:09:23Z")

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Hello I have always been fascinated with aliasing, and I am sitting with a project that implements aliasing as a deliberate aesthetical choice. I guess that it’s all about duplicating values, so I wrote this code that t…

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## [How can I use debug with Processing Python?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-can-i-use-debug-with-processing-python/44868)

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**Author:** [@Elena](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Elena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-can-i-use-debug-with-processing-python/44868 "2024-07-31T13:18:31Z")

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Can I use debug with Processing Python? How can I use debug with Processing Python?

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## [Problem with a variable that doesn't work well between class definition and global variables](https://discourse.processing.org/t/problem-with-a-variable-that-doesnt-work-well-between-class-definition-and-global-variables/44905)

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**Author:** [@rasabh](https://discourse.processing.org/u/rasabh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/problem-with-a-variable-that-doesnt-work-well-between-class-definition-and-global-variables/44905 "2024-08-07T11:52:36Z")

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i have a problem with the variable that i defined named ‘ballSpeed’ that i expected that it should become a greater number when mouse is pressed but it’s speed won’t change. on the other hand, other variables such as col…

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## [Implementing windowed to fullscreen mechanics](https://discourse.processing.org/t/implementing-windowed-to-fullscreen-mechanics/44846)

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**Author:** [@winterchan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/winterchan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/implementing-windowed-to-fullscreen-mechanics/44846 "2024-08-06T10:43:17Z")

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Im trying to implement mechanics into my game where i can use the console to change reso with a command and go windowed to fullscreen what would be the correct approach to do that while making sure everything stays respo…

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## [UIBooster help?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/uibooster-help/44181)

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**Author:** [@Faramir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Faramir)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/uibooster-help/44181 "2024-08-06T07:10:50Z")

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Hello, first : just to know if anyone use it ! second : I’d like to use a Form with a canva element, I don’t know how to modify the windows width and to have the content when it’s closed (I don’t really understand the e…

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## [Sound input name](https://discourse.processing.org/t/sound-input-name/44862)

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**Author:** [@larry](https://discourse.processing.org/u/larry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/sound-input-name/44862 "2024-08-06T05:34:23Z")

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Is it possible to specify the sound.inputDevice by name and not by number? The order of the input devices shifts on my computer but when I try and enter a device name I get an error saying inuptDevice only accepts an int…

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## [Shape command not handled: e-4](https://discourse.processing.org/t/shape-command-not-handled-e-4/44894)

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**Author:** [@Ernest](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Ernest)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/shape-command-not-handled-e-4/44894 "2024-08-05T19:48:08Z")

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Hey all, Today I had a sketch like this: PShape s; void setup() { size(400, 300); s = loadShape("shape.svg"); } void draw() { background(255); shape(s); } And the Processing IDE tells me shape command not h…

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## [serialEvent for high frequency for closed loop control - Arduino & Processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/serialevent-for-high-frequency-for-closed-loop-control-arduino-processing/44883)

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**Author:** [@Rouno](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Rouno)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/serialevent-for-high-frequency-for-closed-loop-control-arduino-processing/44883 "2024-08-05T19:06:44Z")

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Hi guys, (reposting from my issue in Arduino Forum) I’m writing some code in Processing that interacts with an Arduino to control a robot arm. I need the closed-loop control code to run Processing with the highest frequ…

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## [Using high FPS and Anti-Lag](https://discourse.processing.org/t/using-high-fps-and-anti-lag/44860)

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**Author:** [@winterchan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/winterchan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/using-high-fps-and-anti-lag/44860 "2024-08-05T15:51:41Z")

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Hi guys, im developing a game that involves spawning a large amount of entities at once, my default fps is 60, but when i use more fps it seems as if the game were to move faster, is that something common in processing ?…

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## [Saving AudioSample as a sound file of any format](https://discourse.processing.org/t/saving-audiosample-as-a-sound-file-of-any-format/23174)

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**Author:** [@ramdheads](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ramdheads)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/saving-audiosample-as-a-sound-file-of-any-format/23174 "2024-08-04T22:05:52Z")

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please format code with \</\> button \* homework policy \* asking questions Hello, I am using the sound library to generate sound from existing .wav files. And after looking for a while for a way to save the generated s…

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## [Move between different PGraphics](https://discourse.processing.org/t/move-between-different-pgraphics/44871)

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**Author:** [@sdnorris](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sdnorris)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/move-between-different-pgraphics/44871 "2024-08-05T12:00:57Z")

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Hello, I’ve developed a system for live visuals that involves rendering graphics in Processing, and I’m trying to add functionality to fade between two different displays: one that is currently being displayed on a proje…

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## [Input from stdin](https://discourse.processing.org/t/input-from-stdin/5700)

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**Author:** [@bam](https://discourse.processing.org/u/bam)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/input-from-stdin/5700 "2024-08-03T08:40:02Z")

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Processing has provided a very good way to introduce students to programming (and to OO), and the immediate gratification of visual output is very effective. However, the lack of keyboard input is very frustrating! (Th…

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## [How to Set Mac Icon for Exported App](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-set-mac-icon-for-exported-app/44812)

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**Author:** [@Thundercat](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Thundercat)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-set-mac-icon-for-exported-app/44812 "2024-08-02T23:01:54Z")

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I’ve got an app I’ve exported, and the icon is the generic processing blue arrow. I have made a nice icon for it, and I can swap out the icon using Get Info and copy/pasting my icon onto the generic processing blue arro…

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## [MacOS CATransaction synchronize warning](https://discourse.processing.org/t/macos-catransaction-synchronize-warning/44880)

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**Author:** [@Ignotus](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Ignotus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/macos-catransaction-synchronize-warning/44880 "2024-08-02T21:52:19Z")

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I have a color pattern generator, WaveSynth, that uses additive synthesis of sine waves to drive animation. It can store and load configuration data with JSON files. It’s intended for use in live performance. Concurrenc…

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## [Acquiring the half-edge mesh library](https://discourse.processing.org/t/acquiring-the-half-edge-mesh-library/44875)

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**Author:** [@winterchan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/winterchan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/acquiring-the-half-edge-mesh-library/44875 "2024-08-02T15:23:12Z")

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Hi guys that’s a long shot i said id try. im trying to put my hands on the half edge mesh library, allowing to create and transform shapes in real time as you can see in the vid from like 11 years ago the…

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## [NVR(Network Video Recorder) I want to make a video recording function](https://discourse.processing.org/t/nvr-network-video-recorder-i-want-to-make-a-video-recording-function/44872)

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**Author:** [@GWAK](https://discourse.processing.org/u/GWAK)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/nvr-network-video-recorder-i-want-to-make-a-video-recording-function/44872 "2024-08-02T12:18:59Z")

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I want to make a video recording function. I want to make a video recording function like ‘mp4 or wav or avi’ extension. Is there any library provided? If there is, please recommend it.

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## [Processing should define Array just like it has Vector](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-should-define-array-just-like-it-has-vector/44840)

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**Author:** [@project\_2501](https://discourse.processing.org/u/project_2501)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-should-define-array-just-like-it-has-vector/44840 "2024-07-30T22:50:47Z")

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Working with 2-dimensional is a very common scenario in creative coding. Processing should define an Array and how it can be used (methods?) - just like it has with Vector. The level of support without Processing manda…

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## [The package “processing.core.PSurfaceAWT” does not exist](https://discourse.processing.org/t/the-package-processing-core-psurfaceawt-does-not-exist/44844)

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**Author:** [@winterchan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/winterchan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/the-package-processing-core-psurfaceawt-does-not-exist/44844 "2024-07-30T12:09:43Z")

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i get this Libraries must be installed in a folder named ‘libraries’ inside the sketchbook folder (see the Preferences window). The package “processing.core.PSurfaceAWT” does not exist. You might be missing a library. …

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## [Vibrations in Processing for Android](https://discourse.processing.org/t/vibrations-in-processing-for-android/44858)

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**Author:** [@ripolas](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ripolas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/vibrations-in-processing-for-android/44858 "2024-07-29T19:56:16Z")

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So I’ve been trying to make my phone vibrate when the screen is clicked, but it’s not working. I’ve checked the sketch premissions too. Thank you for your help. The code that isn’t working import android.content.Context…

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## [Minim AudioInput NullPointerException](https://discourse.processing.org/t/minim-audioinput-nullpointerexception/3557)

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**Author:** [@matthewortega](https://discourse.processing.org/u/matthewortega)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/minim-audioinput-nullpointerexception/3557 "2024-07-29T18:10:33Z")

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Just got a new MacBook Pro and for some reason Minim AudioInput has trouble connecting to the Default LineIn. Was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this problem. If you would like to try, I am just running the def…

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## [New py5 release 0.10.2a0 and py5jupyter 0.2.1a0!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-py5-release-0-10-2a0-and-py5jupyter-0-2-1a0/44855)

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**Author:** [@hx2A](https://discourse.processing.org/u/hx2A)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-py5-release-0-10-2a0-and-py5jupyter-0-2-1a0/44855 "2024-07-29T15:17:00Z")

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Hello! There are new releases of py5 and py5jupyter. These are both small releases with a few bug fixes and enhancements. You can read more about it here: The summary is py5 now requires Python 3.9 and can work with n…

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## [New P5js.org site: blurred text?!?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-p5js-org-site-blurred-text/44836)

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**Author:** [@nemecsek69](https://discourse.processing.org/u/nemecsek69)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-p5js-org-site-blurred-text/44836 "2024-07-29T08:40:59Z")

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Hi. I like the organization of the new P5js.org site, but I see it “blurred”. Jumping to the old one the text is clean and perfectly readable. I tried with multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) on both Ubuntu 20 and…

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