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## [Existing sketches not working with new Android Version](https://discourse.processing.org/t/existing-sketches-not-working-with-new-android-version/47813)

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**Author:** [@MPROCD](https://discourse.processing.org/u/MPROCD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/existing-sketches-not-working-with-new-android-version/47813 "2026-06-10T13:38:58Z")

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After I upgraded Android Version to 11, I tried to run existing sketches (which run OK with the previous Android version). The sketches fail to run. I performed an SDK update. This did not help. Any suggestions? Tha…

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## [Fade in and fade out a sketch, or fade between sketches](https://discourse.processing.org/t/fade-in-and-fade-out-a-sketch-or-fade-between-sketches/48770)

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**Author:** [@grege2](https://discourse.processing.org/u/grege2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/fade-in-and-fade-out-a-sketch-or-fade-between-sketches/48770 "2026-06-09T23:09:31Z")

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Hi all, I’m looking for a technique in p5.js, either p5 1.x.x or p5 2.x.x, to “fade in” a moving sketch from a black screen to normal display. The converse would “fade out” the sketch, and what I’m really after is fadin…

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## [Planned Downtime Monday, June 15th](https://discourse.processing.org/t/planned-downtime-monday-june-15th/48786)

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**Author:** [@moon](https://discourse.processing.org/u/moon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/planned-downtime-monday-june-15th/48786 "2026-06-09T15:51:23Z")

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Hi all, We have planned downtime for https://processing.org Monday June 15th as we migrate to a new host. If you’ve been using our website, you’ll notice 429 errors pop up eventually, and this is due to a rate-limiter …

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## [canvasGUI 3 : user-defined controls (2)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/canvasgui-3-user-defined-controls-2/48768)

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**Author:** [@quark](https://discourse.processing.org/u/quark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/canvasgui-3-user-defined-controls-2/48768 "2026-06-07T14:01:44Z")

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In a previous discussion I described how to create a new control which was a simple aggregate of existing canvasGUI controls. In this discussion I describe how to extend one of the existing classes to create a control t…

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## [Monitor the speed of my Code](https://discourse.processing.org/t/monitor-the-speed-of-my-code/48738)

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**Author:** [@Chrisir](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Chrisir)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/monitor-the-speed-of-my-code/48738 "2026-06-06T10:46:03Z")

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Hello all, is there an internal variable like width which tells us how many Code Lines were worked through during the last frame? That would help to monitor the efficiency of some parts of the Sketch in a simple way…

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## [Presentaciones - hola!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/presentaciones-hola/61)

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**Author:** [@montoyamoraga](https://discourse.processing.org/u/montoyamoraga)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/presentaciones-hola/61 "2026-06-04T23:42:04Z")

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Hola! Este post es para que nos presentemos al resto de la comunidad =)

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## [Mini Pen Plotter](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mini-pen-plotter/48734)

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**Author:** [@SPW48](https://discourse.processing.org/u/SPW48)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/mini-pen-plotter/48734 "2026-06-04T00:09:54Z")

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\<Hello, The project is: Making a mini plotter from old CD-ROM stepper motors for the x-axis and y-axis, and a servo motor for the pen lifter. Control is via an Arduino UNO 3 board with a CNC shield and an A4988 stepper…

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## [\[dev updates\] p5.js 2.0: You Are Here & How to Contribute!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/dev-updates-p5-js-2-0-you-are-here-how-to-contribute/46130)

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**Author:** [@kit](https://discourse.processing.org/u/kit)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/dev-updates-p5-js-2-0-you-are-here-how-to-contribute/46130 "2026-06-03T18:58:10Z")

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Hi everyone! Below is a development update about p5.js. It’s cross-posted also on our Medium: blog post about p5.js 2.0 dev updates. Please feel welcome to share your thoughts in this thread! I’ll share updates every fe…

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## [P5.js SVG Export / Import – Looking for Sketches, Use Cases, and Feedback](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p5-js-svg-export-import-looking-for-sketches-use-cases-and-feedback/48706)

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**Author:** [@VANSH3104](https://discourse.processing.org/u/VANSH3104)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p5-js-svg-export-import-looking-for-sketches-use-cases-and-feedback/48706 "2026-06-03T11:55:31Z")

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Hi everyone! As part of GSoC 2026, I’m working on SVG Export / Import support for p5.js. I’ve started building the export side and am looking for sketches that would make good test cases. I’m especially interested in s…

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## [How would you approach a procedural “Basquiatism” generator](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-would-you-approach-a-procedural-basquiatism-generator/48725)

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**Author:** [@Nigh-Knight](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Nigh-Knight)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-would-you-approach-a-procedural-basquiatism-generator/48725 "2026-06-03T01:28:30Z")

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I’m trying to map out a project I’ve been calling Basquiatism. The idea is to build a procedural UI component library + background generator that captures the raw visual essence of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s paintings in a …

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## [PCD @ Copenhagen 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-copenhagen-2026/48226)

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**Author:** [@stixan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/stixan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-copenhagen-2026/48226 "2026-06-01T12:24:55Z")

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Processing Community Day in Copenhagen, Denmark. Still very much a blank canvas. Details to follow.

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## [How to manually modify the P5js plugin (stable version) to use the 2.0 version?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-manually-modify-the-p5js-plugin-stable-version-to-use-the-2-0-version/48536)

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**Author:** [@EricRogerGarcia](https://discourse.processing.org/u/EricRogerGarcia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/how-to-manually-modify-the-p5js-plugin-stable-version-to-use-the-2-0-version/48536 "2026-06-01T06:21:01Z")

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Hello, I mean, is it possible to replace the current stable version with the 2.0 version ? Is it possible ? :slight\_smile: P.S. As I am rewriting my project to integrate 3D, it would be a good time for me to work wit…

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## [VSCode naming conflict issue](https://discourse.processing.org/t/vscode-naming-conflict-issue/48578)

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**Author:** [@metrixgo](https://discourse.processing.org/u/metrixgo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/vscode-naming-conflict-issue/48578 "2026-05-22T01:14:34Z")

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So I made a project in processing and I used VSCode processing extension as the editor. In the code I created: abstract class Obstacle{...} class Rectangle extends Obstacle{...} class Beam extends Obstacle{...} class El…

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## [Why are there individual keywords for different multiples of π](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-are-there-individual-keywords-for-different-multiples-of/48519)

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**Author:** [@FoxtheEpic](https://discourse.processing.org/u/FoxtheEpic)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-are-there-individual-keywords-for-different-multiples-of/48519 "2026-05-21T18:02:36Z")

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I don’t understand why there are individual keywords for different multiples of π. Why use TWO\_PI when you can just use 2\*PI? Doesn’t it allow for more compact and readable code? I would love it if someone could explain …

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## [Processing Community Day @ New York](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-community-day-new-york/1668)

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**Author:** [@lee](https://discourse.processing.org/u/lee)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-community-day-new-york/1668 "2026-05-21T14:39:58Z")

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Hi friends, I’m posting here to start a dialogue for people interested in co-organizing or in other ways participating in creating a Processing Community Day in New York. Info on Processing Community Day here. Our task…

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## [Processing float values: decimal output and IEEE 754 bit patterns](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-float-values-decimal-output-and-ieee-754-bit-patterns/48526)

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**Author:** [@glv](https://discourse.processing.org/u/glv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-float-values-decimal-output-and-ieee-754-bit-patterns/48526 "2026-05-21T13:53:10Z")

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Hello folks! Inspired by this recent discussion: Why are there individual keywords for different multiples of π I thought float display and storage deserved a separate topic. Exploration of float display and storage: …

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## [Displaying a Single Image Across Multiple Fullscreen Displays](https://discourse.processing.org/t/displaying-a-single-image-across-multiple-fullscreen-displays/48574)

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**Author:** [@sableraph](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sableraph)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/displaying-a-single-image-across-multiple-fullscreen-displays/48574 "2026-05-20T15:31:09Z")

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Hi @MickaelLafontaine777, Following up from your comment on GitHub and prior message, I took a look at your example. The issue is that each fullscreen window currently draws the image independently, so every screen sta…

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## [Why You May Be Seeing 429 Errors on processing.org](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-you-may-be-seeing-429-errors-on-processing-org/48565)

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**Author:** [@ProcessingOrg](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ProcessingOrg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/why-you-may-be-seeing-429-errors-on-processing-org/48565 "2026-05-19T14:47:34Z")

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June 16 2026 edit: We have completed the migration of processing.org to a new host and the issue should be resolved. Thank you for your patience. Hello everyone, Over the past few months we’ve seen a large increase in…

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## [PCD @ Lira 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-lira-2026/48539)

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**Author:** [@angoda](https://discourse.processing.org/u/angoda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-lira-2026/48539 "2026-05-19T10:06:10Z")

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Hi! I’m organizing a Processing Community Day 2026 event in Lira, Uganda :uganda:. I’ll update this thread with more details as planning progresses.

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## [3D Wire Frame Surface Plots](https://discourse.processing.org/t/3d-wire-frame-surface-plots/48532)

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**Author:** [@crm114](https://discourse.processing.org/u/crm114)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/3d-wire-frame-surface-plots/48532 "2026-05-18T22:09:57Z")

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I have fond memories of running programs to create images similar to this at some time in the past on some sort of home computer. Has anything like this been done in j5.ps? It would be even better if these were animate…

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## [GSoc guidence for 2027](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gsoc-guidence-for-2027/48545)

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**Author:** [@Ash18](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Ash18)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gsoc-guidence-for-2027/48545 "2026-05-16T05:47:35Z")

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Hello everyone, i am Ashutosh , I am new to this open source contribution and GSoc, i would love to contribute and participate in GSoc 2027 , seeking for help and guidance. Thank you.

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## [Linear compass display to use with a MPU](https://discourse.processing.org/t/linear-compass-display-to-use-with-a-mpu/48060)

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**Author:** [@philtkp](https://discourse.processing.org/u/philtkp)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/linear-compass-display-to-use-with-a-mpu/48060 "2026-05-15T14:49:03Z")

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I’m trying to make a linear compass using a MPU(I2C) and Arduino. I was able to get a regular compass to function properly reading data from the Arduino. Now I’m trying this. I’m using the MouseX() to give me the 0-360 d…

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## [JavaFX MeshView 3D Cube](https://discourse.processing.org/t/javafx-meshview-3d-cube/47890)

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**Author:** [@svan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/svan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/javafx-meshview-3d-cube/47890 "2026-05-14T06:16:05Z")

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JavaFX 3D Graphics has 3 pre-defined shapes (cylinder, box, sphere); other shapes require the use of MeshView which the following code utilizes to create a multi-colored 3D cube (not obtainable with ‘box’). For backgrou…

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## [JavaFX MeshView 3D Torus](https://discourse.processing.org/t/javafx-meshview-3d-torus/48534)

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**Author:** [@svan](https://discourse.processing.org/u/svan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/javafx-meshview-3d-torus/48534 "2026-05-13T17:23:43Z")

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JavaFX comes with three pre-defined 3D shapes: cylinder, sphere, and box. It is possible to create other shapes such as the pyramid and torus using TriangleMesh and MeshView. The following source code may be used to c…

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## [Introducing Dynamic Learning](https://discourse.processing.org/t/introducing-dynamic-learning/48517)

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**Author:** [@Jithin](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Jithin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/introducing-dynamic-learning/48517 "2026-05-12T17:32:59Z")

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Hey everyone i was the past GSoC fellow and mentor for Processing foundation. I have worked on dynamiclearning, which is a project to make use of p5 js to improve STEM education. Recently I have been working on revampin…

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## [canvasGUI 3 : user-defined controls (1)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/canvasgui-3-user-defined-controls-1/48529)

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**Author:** [@quark](https://discourse.processing.org/u/quark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/canvasgui-3-user-defined-controls-1/48529 "2026-05-10T14:32:40Z")

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In this discussion I will describe one strategy for creating user-defined controls that extend the canvasGUI 3 library. To do this I am going to create a Bridge Bidding Box control. For the uninitiated, Bridge is a very…

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## [Some Math thing about H₁₂D](https://discourse.processing.org/t/some-math-thing-about-h-d/48528)

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**Author:** [@seanc4s](https://discourse.processing.org/u/seanc4s)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/some-math-thing-about-h-d/48528 "2026-05-10T10:21:51Z")

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Like it says on the can: https://editor.p5js.org/seanhaddps/full/jHOGir6mb Code: H12D by seanhaddps -p5.js Web Editor

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## [PCD @ Denver 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-denver-2026/48143)

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**Author:** [@nortonking](https://discourse.processing.org/u/nortonking)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-denver-2026/48143 "2026-05-09T16:29:12Z")

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Hi everyone! Let’s organize a Processing Community Day in Denver

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## [Adding Processing's core.jar to VS Code](https://discourse.processing.org/t/adding-processings-core-jar-to-vs-code/48500)

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**Author:** [@techsupport2544](https://discourse.processing.org/u/techsupport2544)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/adding-processings-core-jar-to-vs-code/48500 "2026-05-08T11:51:27Z")

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Hello! I’m somewhat new to processing and have only used it in IntelliJ / Eclipse, yet I’m trying to configure it inside VSCode. Adding core.jar into referenced libraries allows the program to be run, yet VSCode complai…

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## [Some Math Thing about HD](https://discourse.processing.org/t/some-math-thing-about-hd/48514)

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**Author:** [@seanc4s](https://discourse.processing.org/u/seanc4s)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/some-math-thing-about-hd/48514 "2026-05-07T12:35:08Z")

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A sketch for some math thing about HD iterated system. H: fast Walsh Hadamard transform D: diag(±1) GPT vibe coded the ideas up very nicely: https://editor.p5js.org/seanhaddps/full/um-DEnBEo

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