Tools. Extend the capability of the Processing Environment (PDE) beyond the core functionality.
The following tools are included with the Processing software. Select the tool you want to use from the Tools menu of the Processing Environment. These tools are open source; the code is distributed with Processing.
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Color Selector
Simple interface for selecting colors as RGB, HSB, and Hex values.
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Movie Maker
Creates a QuickTime movie from a sequence of images. Options include setting the size, frame rate, and compression, as well as an audio file.
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Archive Sketch
Archives a copy of the current sketch in .zip format. The archive is placed in the same directory as the sketch.
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Create Font
Converts fonts into the Processing font format and adds to the current sketch. Opens a dialog box which give options for setting the font, its size, if it is anti-aliased, and if all characters should be generated.
Contributions
Contributed tools must be downloaded individually. Select "Add Tool..." from the Tools menu to select a Tool to download.
Contributed tools are developed, documented, and maintained by members of the Processing
community. For feedback and support, please post to the
Forum. For development discussions post to the
Libraries and Tool
Development topic. Instructions for creating your own tool are on the
Processing GitHub site.
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Color Selector Plus
by Manindra MoharanaAdvanced color selector and screen color picker.
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G4PTool
by Peter LagerGraphic design tool for creating user interfaces with G4P.
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Sketch Outline
by Manindra MoharanaProvides an outline view of the member variables, functions and classes within a sketch and allows easy navigation between them. Similar to the outline view in Eclipse.
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AppletMaker
by Peter LagerApplet exporter and signer.
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Templater
by Jonathan AcostaSave your current sketch as a template for later use.
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Bootstrap
by Jonathan AcostaQuickly initialize your new sketch with a predefined template.
Legacy Tools
The tools in this category haven't been updated by their creators to be compatible with the Processing 2 library manager and/or updated to work with Processing 2. We hope to have all tools working with Processing 2; if one of your favorite tools hasn't been updated, we encourage you to contact the tool creator or to update it yourself and share it. Instructions for creating a Processing 2 library are on the Processing GitHub site..