Reference for Processing (BETA) version 131+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Name

contract()

Examples
int[] ia = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7};
println(ia.length);  // Prints "8"
ia = contract(ia, 5);
println(ia.length);  // Prints "5"
ia = subset(ia, 0, 5);
println(ia.length);  // Prints "5"
Description This function has been removed starting in revision 0124. Use subset() instead. Decreases the size of an array. The required newSize parameter provides precise control over the decrease in size.
Syntax
contract(array, newSize)
Parameters
array booleans[], bytes[], chars[], ints[], floats[], or Strings[]
newSize positive int: new size for the array
Usage Web & Application
Related expand()
Updated on May 24, 2007 06:11:18pm PDT

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