Mouse Functions

This example is for Processing version 1.5+. 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.

Keyboard.

Click on the image to give it focus and press the letter keys to create forms in time and space. Each key has a unique identifying number called its ASCII value. These numbers can be used to position shapes in space.


int rectWidth;
   
void setup() {
  size(200, 200);
  noStroke();
  background(0);
  rectWidth = width/4;
}

void draw() { 
  // keep draw() here to continue looping while waiting for keys
}

void keyPressed() {
  int keyIndex = -1;
  if (key >= 'A' && key <= 'Z') {
    keyIndex = key - 'A';
  } else if (key >= 'a' && key <= 'z') {
    keyIndex = key - 'a';
  }
  if (keyIndex == -1) {
    // If it's not a letter key, clear the screen
    background(0);
  } else { 
    // It's a letter key, fill a rectangle
    fill(millis() % 255);
    float x = map(keyIndex, 0, 25, 0, width - rectWidth);
    rect(x, 0, rectWidth, height);
  }
}