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## [Input/ouput file dialog appears behind window/s](https://discourse.processing.org/t/input-ouput-file-dialog-appears-behind-window-s/17146)

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**Author:** [@mala](https://discourse.processing.org/u/mala)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/input-ouput-file-dialog-appears-behind-window-s/17146 "2020-02-13T11:23:03Z")

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On windows, when using selectInput() or selectOutput() the file dialog popup is always behind the main sketch/app and also any other file browser windows you may have open. From memory this problem has been around for s…

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## [Word Prediction](https://discourse.processing.org/t/word-prediction/17776)

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**Author:** [@Justin.Miller](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Justin.Miller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/word-prediction/17776 "2020-02-13T00:10:44Z")

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Hello, I was wandering if there was a way to suggest a function prediction feature within processing. For example, if I am calling the ellipse() function and I type ell it will predict what I am typing and fill in the w…

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## [How to Read 2 Packets of Data at Once - MPU6050](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-read-2-packets-of-data-at-once-mpu6050/5793)

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**Author:** [@yodayoshi](https://discourse.processing.org/u/yodayoshi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-read-2-packets-of-data-at-once-mpu6050/5793 "2020-02-13T10:38:43Z")

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Hello, I am trying to extend the teapot demo from Jeff Rowberg to be able to show a graphical representation of 2 MPU 6050 sensors instead of just the one. I have modified the Arduino sketch to be able to take in values …

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## [Position / rotation conversion](https://discourse.processing.org/t/position-rotation-conversion/17610)

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**Author:** [@bking](https://discourse.processing.org/u/bking)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/position-rotation-conversion/17610 "2020-02-13T10:33:09Z")

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Hello, I run motors in Processing with position data from 0 to 4096 for a revolution. I have a stepper motor in Arduino which follows its positions very well. :grinning: The problem is when the simulated motor arrives…

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## [Create path from image shape outline](https://discourse.processing.org/t/create-path-from-image-shape-outline/17786)

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**Author:** [@Napalm1432](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Napalm1432)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/create-path-from-image-shape-outline/17786 "2020-02-13T08:48:03Z")

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Hi there, I’m working on a project to create toolpaths for a “zen” coffeetable. The goal is to create a pattern, and to be able to follow shapes in an image (black on white image, e.g. logo’s). So far i’m able to crea…

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## [Processing is applying for GSoC 2020](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-is-applying-for-gsoc-2020/17548)

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**Author:** [@saberkhan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/saberkhan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-is-applying-for-gsoc-2020/17548 "2020-02-13T04:08:22Z")

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Hi everyone, I see a lot of questions about Processing and GSoC. Yes, we are applying and will know by Feb 20 if we are accepted. In the meantime you can take a look at our Project List - https://github.com/processing/p…

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## [GSOC 2020 Introduction](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gsoc-2020-introduction/17783)

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**Author:** [@adad20](https://discourse.processing.org/u/adad20)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gsoc-2020-introduction/17783 "2020-02-13T02:43:30Z")

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Hello everyone, I am Aditya Tomar currently in the 2nd year of my graduation. I am looking forward to contribute to this organization and looking forward to gain more and more knowledge. I have knowledge of JavaScript, …

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## [Extracting bits from serial stream?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/extracting-bits-from-serial-stream/17647)

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**Author:** [@steve\_j](https://discourse.processing.org/u/steve_j)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/extracting-bits-from-serial-stream/17647 "2020-02-13T00:02:35Z")

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Im trying to parse the serial data from a sensor but i (think?) im struggling to format the angle offset correctly, Below is the format of the packet i am receiving and relevant descriptions. my distance and start …

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## [Pixelate Face Tracking with OpenCV](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pixelate-face-tracking-with-opencv/17780)

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**Author:** [@ElwoodBlues](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ElwoodBlues)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pixelate-face-tracking-with-opencv/17780 "2020-02-12T22:16:32Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to get my code to pixelate faces in live video. I have a face tracking sketch that works, as well as a pixelate sketch that works to pixelate the whole screen, however I am having trouble combining them so…

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## [Pregunta sobre la referencia de p5.js](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pregunta-sobre-la-referencia-de-p5-js/5040)

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**Author:** [@hokuto](https://discourse.processing.org/u/hokuto)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pregunta-sobre-la-referencia-de-p5-js/5040 "2020-02-12T21:00:03Z")

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Hola,yo no se casi nada de ingles por eso necesito la documentacion en español. He visto que la referencia de p5.js esta en español en la pagina,pero al descargarmela me sale en ingles,hay alguna manera de poder descarg…

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## [Lose data from serial port](https://discourse.processing.org/t/lose-data-from-serial-port/17697)

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**Author:** [@lzwang26](https://discourse.processing.org/u/lzwang26)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/lose-data-from-serial-port/17697 "2020-02-12T19:41:48Z")

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I’m trying to send data from Arduino to Processing. Three data are sent by Arduino which separated by comma (like 616, 224, 1200), and is split and stored. The data can be read and printed by Arduino Serial monitor prope…

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## [Table removeColumn(index) not working correctly?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/table-removecolumn-index-not-working-correctly/17585)

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**Author:** [@plux](https://discourse.processing.org/u/plux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/table-removecolumn-index-not-working-correctly/17585 "2020-02-12T18:47:49Z")

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Hello, as followup to this post. I’m now trying to remove some columns but I’m having strange issue. Basically this: table.removeColumn(0); table.removeColumn(1); table.removeColumn(2); will remove column…

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## [Regarding GSoC 2020](https://discourse.processing.org/t/regarding-gsoc-2020/17329)

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**Author:** [@srikanth](https://discourse.processing.org/u/srikanth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/regarding-gsoc-2020/17329 "2020-02-12T18:46:50Z")

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Dear Community Members, I am Srikanth Gollavilli from India. Currently, I am pursuing Masters in Geoinformatics from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engin…

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## [Feedback on Button maker](https://discourse.processing.org/t/feedback-on-button-maker/17768)

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**Author:** [@SWijnen](https://discourse.processing.org/u/SWijnen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/feedback-on-button-maker/17768 "2020-02-12T18:44:23Z")

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Hello everyone, I tried to create a button class and now I am wondering what I can improve upon this code. I am also wondering how I would be able to only have the upper button working when the buttons overlap each oth…

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## [Getting started with contributions for p5.js](https://discourse.processing.org/t/getting-started-with-contributions-for-p5-js/17684)

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**Author:** [@riteshsp2000](https://discourse.processing.org/u/riteshsp2000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/getting-started-with-contributions-for-p5-js/17684 "2020-02-12T18:25:27Z")

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Hello, I am Ritesh Patil and I am an undergrad student currently studying in first year in National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. I am fascinated with web development and making Web apps which is why for the past 7…

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## [Beginner: new pages (state)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/beginner-new-pages-state/17774)

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**Author:** [@amprocessing](https://discourse.processing.org/u/amprocessing)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/beginner-new-pages-state/17774 "2020-02-12T18:21:10Z")

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HI, I am trying to figure out how to create a number of pages in my sketch. I don’t want to just reset the background. I know that you may need to use the switch case function, but I don’t understand how it works. Can so…

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## [Two-Dimensional Elastic Collision what am I missing?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/two-dimensional-elastic-collision-what-am-i-missing/17759)

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**Author:** [@fragdemented](https://discourse.processing.org/u/fragdemented)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/two-dimensional-elastic-collision-what-am-i-missing/17759 "2020-02-12T18:18:29Z")

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Hello World! I’m on a long personal journey to recreate classic games from scratch with my own flair to improve my programming skills. My next project is Asteroids, and I would like the asteroids to bounce off each othe…

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## [Zoom on clicked area then click again to zoom back out](https://discourse.processing.org/t/zoom-on-clicked-area-then-click-again-to-zoom-back-out/17675)

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**Author:** [@afleetw](https://discourse.processing.org/u/afleetw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/zoom-on-clicked-area-then-click-again-to-zoom-back-out/17675 "2020-02-12T17:45:28Z")

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I uploaded an image then created a flashlight type of light that only showcases part of the image that are hovered over. That part of the code worked but now I want to use if/else statements to zoom in on a clicked area …

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## [How to fade in object with for loop](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-fade-in-object-with-for-loop/17772)

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**Author:** [@fmS3lect](https://discourse.processing.org/u/fmS3lect)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-fade-in-object-with-for-loop/17772 "2020-02-12T17:13:47Z")

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HI Guys, i am relativ new to programming and I have a question. I am trying to fade in an object by using a for loop that increases the alpha value of the object. But it does not fade in, it only appears. int\[\] red =…

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## [Creating a count function](https://discourse.processing.org/t/creating-a-count-function/17771)

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**Author:** [@amprocessing](https://discourse.processing.org/u/amprocessing)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/creating-a-count-function/17771 "2020-02-12T16:18:09Z")

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Im new to processing so im still a beginner. So, I have added code below that displays a simple maze. This code allows the users to move the ball around the maze, and to collect the small dots. I want to add a funtion th…

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## [Any help to code this example (attached)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/any-help-to-code-this-example-attached/16688)

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**Author:** [@dovkev](https://discourse.processing.org/u/dovkev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/any-help-to-code-this-example-attached/16688 "2020-02-02T19:51:06Z")

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Hey everybody, I’m learning digital tools. I would love to learn how to make this code made by # Simon Pähler, if you have any recommendations or you can tell me something that I can search I will be really helpfull. C…

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## [Does the p5.js ios app still exist?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/does-the-p5-js-ios-app-still-exist/17262)

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**Author:** [@erichM](https://discourse.processing.org/u/erichM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/does-the-p5-js-ios-app-still-exist/17262 "2020-02-12T14:55:19Z")

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Does the ios version of p5.js still exist? It seems to have disappeared from the app store.

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## [P2D P3D not working in processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p2d-p3d-not-working-in-processing/15108)

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**Author:** [@Ruchi](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Ruchi)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p2d-p3d-not-working-in-processing/15108 "2020-02-12T07:38:10Z")

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I am using windows 10 & intel i5-7600K , Intel HD graphics 630. The driver is updated. the code shows no error but the window is never displayed with P2D & P3D. I am using current processing version 3.5.3.

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## [Multiple instances of the same p5js sketch?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/multiple-instances-of-the-same-p5js-sketch/17765)

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**Author:** [@89apt89](https://discourse.processing.org/u/89apt89)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 6:21am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/multiple-instances-of-the-same-p5js-sketch/17765 "2020-02-12T06:21:32Z")

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Hello. I’m looking for a way to put multiple instances of the same p5js sketch on my site. I know the obvious method is copy-and-pasting my sketch.js and changing the IDs for each, but I want to have a dynamic amount of …

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## [Space (and time) filling game-like sketch](https://discourse.processing.org/t/space-and-time-filling-game-like-sketch/17656)

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**Author:** [@noahbuddy](https://discourse.processing.org/u/noahbuddy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 5:23am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/space-and-time-filling-game-like-sketch/17656 "2020-02-12T05:23:41Z")

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While tinkering on another project, I was inspired by the circle-packing theorem to make this “puzzle-like” sketch. (generally: packing problems) The goal is to cover as much suface as possible with the least number of …

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## [Seeking ControlP5's Fonts in text()](https://discourse.processing.org/t/seeking-controlp5s-fonts-in-text/17575)

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**Author:** [@spflanze](https://discourse.processing.org/u/spflanze)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/seeking-controlp5s-fonts-in-text/17575 "2020-02-12T02:26:07Z")

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I seek to know what font is used in ControlP5 library’s button labels. I desire to use the same for text placed on screen using the text() function. No font I have chosen so far looks as good.

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## [Mover varias imagenes](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mover-varias-imagenes/17651)

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**Author:** [@Pandther](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Pandther)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mover-varias-imagenes/17651 "2020-02-12T00:47:25Z")

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Buen día, soy algo nuevo en processing; y pues la verdad estoy tratando de poner varias imagenes en una misma ventana. Es posible que con una sola variable de PImage, pueda colocarlas en diferentes espacios de la ventana…

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## [How I save an image with SVG](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-i-save-an-image-with-svg/17646)

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**Author:** [@christiank79](https://discourse.processing.org/u/christiank79)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-i-save-an-image-with-svg/17646 "2020-02-12T00:25:11Z")

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I have a coding about Floyd-Steinberg dithering and I want to save an image in SVG format. This is coding: color\[\] colorPalette = new color\[\] { color(0, 0, 0), color(0, 0, 255), color(0, 255, 0), color(0, 25…

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## [New Release 3.5.4 (17 January 2020) for Raspberry? When?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-release-3-5-4-17-january-2020-for-raspberry-when/17609)

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**Author:** [@f42ter](https://discourse.processing.org/u/f42ter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-release-3-5-4-17-january-2020-for-raspberry-when/17609 "2020-02-12T00:09:45Z")

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Are there any plans to publish a version for arm - Raspberry PI?

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## [Writing text to a document (with fonts and whatnot)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/writing-text-to-a-document-with-fonts-and-whatnot/17428)

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**Author:** [@tbenton](https://discourse.processing.org/u/tbenton)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/writing-text-to-a-document-with-fonts-and-whatnot/17428 "2020-02-12T00:02:41Z")

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Hello Everyone! First time, long time. I’ve written a short program that reads data from several text files and then compiles it into a new text file. But this output file will include several paragraphs of text that fo…

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