Serial library not found - Processing 4.4.8

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So, where’s the Serial library? I feel like I’m crazy.

When I download Processing and then install it, there’s no Serial library available.

So I though I had to install it, but it doesn’t appear on the included manager. There’s no information online, and I can’t find a .jar.

It still appears on the github, but again, no separate jar, so I assume the intention is for it to be built in.

It still appears when searched on the processing reference, but there’s no mention of how to download it or if it’s been removed. It appears as if it’s part of the ‘core’ Processing, but it doesn’t appear on the main page.

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Hello @Kittycannon ,

You are not! I can confirm this for the zip install. :)

My environment:

  • W10
  • A manual install of Processing from the portable zip file so I have the last version available to fall back to if required.
  • Rename the Processing install folder and add the version number to the folder name.

The serial.jar is missing from Processing 4.4.8:

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The serial.jar is available with Processing 4.4.7:

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I put the Serial JARs from Processing 4.4.7 in my sketch folder and it worked:
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It is also missing in examples:

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It is also missing in the Menu Bar in Sketch > Import Library…

I also tried to copy the Serial library from Processing 4.4.7 to the Libraries folder in the Sketchbook Folder and that worked. Restart Processing after adding the library.

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You can find the JARs and extract them from the zip file:
Releases · processing/processing4 · GitHub
Go to Processing 4.4.7 > Assets > Find the portable zip version

Note:
These are workarounds only for Processing 4.4.8 until there is an update.
Experience has helped me navigate this and find solutions and workarounds.
The serial library has not changed that I am aware and can be borrowed from the last version.

:)