Redraw

The redraw() function makes draw() execute once. In this example, draw() is executed once every time the mouse is clicked.

/**
 * Redraw. 
 * 
 * The redraw() function makes draw() execute once.  
 * In this example, draw() is executed once every time 
 * the mouse is clicked. 
 */
 
float y;
 
// The statements in the setup() function 
// execute once when the program begins
void setup() {
  size(640, 360);  // Size should be the first statement
  stroke(255);     // Set line drawing color to white
  noLoop();
  y = height * 0.5;
}

// The code in draw() is run until the program 
// is stopped. Each statement is executed in
// sequence and after the last line is read, 
// the first line is run again.
void draw() { 
  background(0);   // Set the background to black
  y = y - 4; 
  if (y < 0) { y = height; } 
  line(0, y, width, y);  
} 

void mousePressed() {
  redraw();
}


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This example is for Processing 4+. If you have a previous version, use the examples included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know.