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## [How can i make my function appear big and small?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-can-i-make-my-function-appear-big-and-small/39972)

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**Author:** [@Arbriana](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Arbriana)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-can-i-make-my-function-appear-big-and-small/39972 "2022-12-02T15:47:56Z")

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function setup() { createCanvas(1000, 1000); background(‘beige’); noLoop() angleMode(DEGREES); //noStroke(); } //s is my scale factor function draw() { dog(0,0,1); dog(1,3,2); //dog(4,3,3); } //This is my sk…

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## [Converting AudioIn to a SoundFile](https://discourse.processing.org/t/converting-audioin-to-a-soundfile/39987)

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**Author:** [@alpharome01](https://discourse.processing.org/u/alpharome01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/converting-audioin-to-a-soundfile/39987 "2022-12-02T10:52:05Z")

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I’m making a audio recorder/saver, this is the code as of right now. import processing.sound.\*; AudioIn audioIn; int stage; SoundFile segments\[\] = new SoundFile\[10000\]; void setup() { fullScreen(); audioIn = new Aud…

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## [Bouncing gradient](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bouncing-gradient/39090)

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**Author:** [@gradientquestion](https://discourse.processing.org/u/gradientquestion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bouncing-gradient/39090 "2022-12-02T18:18:58Z")

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Hello ! I am a beginner on processing, I need to make a moving gradient with 3 RGB codes. pink: 247,211,237 blue: 156,217,204 white: 255,251,233 I found this code here : https://happycoding.io/examples/processing/fo…

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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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## [Elements self positioning in equilateral triangle arrangement](https://discourse.processing.org/t/elements-self-positioning-in-equilateral-triangle-arrangement/39762)

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**Author:** [@cristiano\_b](https://discourse.processing.org/u/cristiano_b)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/elements-self-positioning-in-equilateral-triangle-arrangement/39762 "2022-12-02T12:16:31Z")

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Hi all, I’m trying to produce a red draggable circle with two other circles dynamically adapting their positions to create equilateral triangle. Could you please suggest a better solution than the one i paste here? Id…

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## [Mac - red close window dot - how set modified?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mac-red-close-window-dot-how-set-modified/39970)

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**Author:** [@Svedblen](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Svedblen)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mac-red-close-window-dot-how-set-modified/39970 "2022-12-02T11:38:00Z")

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Hi, I’m running (Java) Processing on a Mac and I would like to be able to set the black tiny dot inside the red Close Window dot when my application is “modified”. Any ideas on how to manage that? Thanks

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## [Merge Python Categories](https://discourse.processing.org/t/merge-python-categories/36103)

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**Author:** [@tabreturn](https://discourse.processing.org/u/tabreturn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/merge-python-categories/36103 "2022-12-02T02:54:12Z")

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The forum has categories for Processing.py and p5py. But there are other Python variants that people discuss – for example, py5 seems to be growing in popularity, then there’s pyp5js, too. Some posts span multiple Python…

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## [Bug: Forum barred a second image falsely claiming I'm a new user](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bug-forum-barred-a-second-image-falsely-claiming-im-a-new-user/39978)

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**Author:** [@chrisjj](https://discourse.processing.org/u/chrisjj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bug-forum-barred-a-second-image-falsely-claiming-im-a-new-user/39978 "2022-12-02T00:57:13Z")

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“An error occurred: Sorry, new users can only put one embedded media item in a post.” despite:

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## [Bug: forum.processing.org comments links are broken](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bug-forum-processing-org-comments-links-are-broken/39975)

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**Author:** [@chrisjj](https://discourse.processing.org/u/chrisjj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/bug-forum-processing-org-comments-links-are-broken/39975 "2022-12-01T23:46:05Z")

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E.g. https://forum.processing.org/two/discussion/comment/116738/#Comment\_116738 despite that the comment remains: archive.ph {image BARRED by this forum: “An error occurred: Sorry, new users can only put one embedde…

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## [First project - moving a transparent circle over a semi opaque background with an image behind](https://discourse.processing.org/t/first-project-moving-a-transparent-circle-over-a-semi-opaque-background-with-an-image-behind/1078)

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**Author:** [@redstevo](https://discourse.processing.org/u/redstevo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/first-project-moving-a-transparent-circle-over-a-semi-opaque-background-with-an-image-behind/1078 "2022-12-01T16:09:21Z")

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Hi all, First post - I’ve been tasked with making a model to recreate a tunnel vision experience for someone - the model I’ve been given is using an old eye test list of letters and mimicking the inability to scan the li…

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## [OpenAI's ChatGPT is writing Processing sketches](https://discourse.processing.org/t/openais-chatgpt-is-writing-processing-sketches/39963)

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**Author:** [@josephh](https://discourse.processing.org/u/josephh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/openais-chatgpt-is-writing-processing-sketches/39963 "2022-12-01T13:45:12Z")

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Hi everyone, I just tried the new ChatGPT Chatbot from OpenAI and it’s just mind blowing! :exploding\_head: Here are some examples with Processing! Here is a more complex assignment with squares at random position /…

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## [Why is my p5js code is too slow after I upload it](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-is-my-p5js-code-is-too-slow-after-i-upload-it/39936)

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**Author:** [@vrtx](https://discourse.processing.org/u/vrtx)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-is-my-p5js-code-is-too-slow-after-i-upload-it/39936 "2022-12-01T13:14:53Z")

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Hello, i am just learning about these things, processing and p5… I made a sketch on Processing and transfer it to p5.js. What happend is that the resolution of my codes turned too slow, both of them. As o Processing as…

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## [Background color not changing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/background-color-not-changing/39953)

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**Author:** [@appas](https://discourse.processing.org/u/appas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/background-color-not-changing/39953 "2022-12-01T11:33:48Z")

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Hello, I am having the problem that calls to background do nothing. Eg. this minimal code: void setup() { background(51); } void draw() { clear(); } Is, according to the reference, supposed to produce this: …

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## [Consistent patterns when using random](https://discourse.processing.org/t/consistent-patterns-when-using-random/39950)

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**Author:** [@travis.stdenis](https://discourse.processing.org/u/travis.stdenis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/consistent-patterns-when-using-random/39950 "2022-12-01T02:02:40Z")

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I am designing a generative wreath. In it i want to randomly add a berry to the end of needles some of the time. However, the random() function is producing consistent patterns (see lines of berries in the image), usuall…

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## [Processing Community Day @ Brasil 2022 will be in November](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-community-day-brasil-2022-will-be-in-november/39309)

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**Author:** [@villares](https://discourse.processing.org/u/villares)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-community-day-brasil-2022-will-be-in-november/39309 "2022-12-01T01:50:35Z")

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More information (in Portuguese) at https://pcd2022.encontrosdigitais.com.br/

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## [New Modes not showing up in Manage Modes Page](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-modes-not-showing-up-in-manage-modes-page/39945)

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**Author:** [@JamieHooper](https://discourse.processing.org/u/JamieHooper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-modes-not-showing-up-in-manage-modes-page/39945 "2022-11-30T19:44:27Z")

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I’m trying to use Python but when I go to the manage modes page the modes list is completely blank. I’ve restarted and everything, anyone come across this? This is in processing 4

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## [Encountering bugs in Processing 4.1.1 on Windows 11](https://discourse.processing.org/t/encountering-bugs-in-processing-4-1-1-on-windows-11/39949)

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**Author:** [@WolfyD](https://discourse.processing.org/u/WolfyD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/encountering-bugs-in-processing-4-1-1-on-windows-11/39949 "2022-11-30T19:35:27Z")

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I have been using Processing 3.5.4 for a while but yesterday I decided to download Processing 4.1.1. I found a couple of bugs that are mostly just really annoying. I have read around online but have not found them ment…

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## [Processing 4.1 is out!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-4-1-is-out/39946)

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**Author:** [@sableraph](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sableraph)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-4-1-is-out/39946 "2022-11-30T16:30:21Z")

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Hello everyone, Processing 4.1 was released this week. Get it from the Download page. This release brings back the offline reference, extends support for Chinese localizations, along with more updates and fixes. It fol…

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## [Hex color fill()](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hex-color-fill/39940)

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**Author:** [@add](https://discourse.processing.org/u/add)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hex-color-fill/39940 "2022-11-30T11:54:22Z")

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Hi! I want the circle to be filled with hex colors depending on the quadrant where the mouse is located, but I don’t know what variables to put in the function drawCircle(), the program only works with RGB. so, what sho…

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## [Please can someone help a poor old artist :)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/please-can-someone-help-a-poor-old-artist/11094)

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**Author:** [@PhilDaniels](https://discourse.processing.org/u/PhilDaniels)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/please-can-someone-help-a-poor-old-artist/11094 "2022-11-30T10:56:21Z")

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Hi All I am a professional artist from Norfolk, UK. I am trying to make some high definition stencils and stumbled across a chaps website that gave some info and details on processing and a script that he had made with…

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## ['Spin the bottle' - 360 degrees with PVector](https://discourse.processing.org/t/spin-the-bottle-360-degrees-with-pvector/39872)

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**Author:** [@acousticer](https://discourse.processing.org/u/acousticer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/spin-the-bottle-360-degrees-with-pvector/39872 "2022-11-30T00:42:04Z")

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Can someone please tell me what I’m missing here to make this spin 360 degrees. I was able to do it without using PVectors but it doesn’t seem to work when I alter with code with PVectors. I’m still just getting the hang…

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## ['Scaling' the canvas?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scaling-the-canvas/39909)

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**Author:** [@PaulR](https://discourse.processing.org/u/PaulR)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/scaling-the-canvas/39909 "2022-11-29T11:06:35Z")

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Hello Is it possible to scale/change the resolution of the canvas in p5.js to create pixel type games? For example, to create a canvas which is 640x640 but will only display 160x160 ‘pixels’ (each being 4x4 actual pixel…

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## [Mouse position freezes for the beginning of a touch input](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mouse-position-freezes-for-the-beginning-of-a-touch-input/39914)

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**Author:** [@s31](https://discourse.processing.org/u/s31)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mouse-position-freezes-for-the-beginning-of-a-touch-input/39914 "2022-11-29T14:06:11Z")

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greetings foundation, I’ve been working on an online drawing project with p5js and have had some trouble with touch. I noticed that when drawing a line with touchscreen it takes about a centimeter of movement from the i…

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## [Returning PVector from a function](https://discourse.processing.org/t/returning-pvector-from-a-function/39883)

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**Author:** [@Mijin](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Mijin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/returning-pvector-from-a-function/39883 "2022-11-29T11:31:38Z")

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Hi guys, What is the best practice for functions that need to return a PVector, given that it’s a reference type? Consider the below code void SomeBigCalculation () { // Just temporarily need to know the relative p…

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## [Execution failed for task ':app:validateSigningRelease'](https://discourse.processing.org/t/execution-failed-for-task-validatesigningrelease/39924)

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**Author:** [@blosh](https://discourse.processing.org/u/blosh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/execution-failed-for-task-validatesigningrelease/39924 "2022-11-29T06:51:49Z")

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I’ve recently come back to working on some of my projects and now when I try to export signed package/bundle I get this error message: Execution failed for task ':app:validateSigningRelease'. \> Keystore file 'C:\\Users\\b…

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## [Why can't I draw both figures when the line moves? How to use if/else vs switch statement](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-cant-i-draw-both-figures-when-the-line-moves-how-to-use-if-else-vs-switch-statement/39919)

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**Author:** [@add](https://discourse.processing.org/u/add)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-cant-i-draw-both-figures-when-the-line-moves-how-to-use-if-else-vs-switch-statement/39919 "2022-11-28T20:58:35Z")

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int v=1,a = 0,r=50; void setup(){ size(200,200); frameRate= 30; } void draw() { background(200); a = (a + 1) % height; // 'a' increases between 0 and width line(0, a, width, a); stroke(0); strokeWeight …

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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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## [Reference in local for P4](https://discourse.processing.org/t/reference-in-local-for-p4/39602)

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**Author:** [@matheplica](https://discourse.processing.org/u/matheplica)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/reference-in-local-for-p4/39602 "2022-11-28T14:56:56Z")

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Hi, I have a demanding on last P4 ide. I think it’s better to put the new reference accessible offline when you press Ctrl-F like on P3. Some people don’t have a connection and it’s a important tool for learning. Some …

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## [New moderators are needed for Discourse](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-moderators-are-needed-for-discourse/39155)

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**Author:** [@mnse](https://discourse.processing.org/u/mnse)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-moderators-are-needed-for-discourse/39155 "2022-11-28T14:50:41Z")

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Hi, Quite unsatisfied situation that we not having an active site Moderation. Only one Moderator (@montoyamoraga ) listed and not contactable at least for the last month+ by not accepting messages. Also the issue that …

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## [Random changing character](https://discourse.processing.org/t/random-changing-character/39887)

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**Author:** [@humano](https://discourse.processing.org/u/humano)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/random-changing-character/39887 "2022-11-28T09:02:59Z")

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Hi there! I want yo do a changing random character. I have done this and It starts working char c = 33; c += random(93); size(500, 500); textSize(128); text(c, 250, 250); Then, I try to animate It, I wan…

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