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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.processing.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/welcome-to-the-processing-foundation-discourse/8 "2018-05-11T20:13:33Z")
This is a place to discuss Processing, p5.js, Processing for Android, Processing for Pi, Processing.py and related software initiatives. It’s a place to talk about general ideas and specific projects. You can learn more … --- ## [Guidelines—Answering Questions](https://discourse.processing.org/t/guidelines-answering-questions/2145)
**Author:** [@ProcessingOrg](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ProcessingOrg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/guidelines-answering-questions/2145 "2018-07-27T20:38:12Z")
If you’re here, it means you’re thinking about contributing to the Processing community by answering questions on the forum. That’s great! This guide is meant to help you answer questions in a way that’s most helpful. B… --- ## [Guidelines—Asking Questions](https://discourse.processing.org/t/guidelines-asking-questions/2147)
**Author:** [@ProcessingOrg](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ProcessingOrg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/guidelines-asking-questions/2147 "2018-07-27T20:50:06Z")
Summary (TL;DR) Ask complete questions to get better answers! Be specific. For example: I want to load an image. I tried using createImg() , and I expected the image to be on canvas, but what happened instead was the i… --- ## [Randomize location every minute](https://discourse.processing.org/t/randomize-location-every-minute/49849)
**Author:** [@aryakarki06](https://discourse.processing.org/u/aryakarki06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/randomize-location-every-minute/49849 "2026-11-02T05:57:10Z")
hello! i am a beginner trying to create a project where a bee moves between 3 flowers. there are 3 set flower locations, and each minute, the bee will randomly choose one of the 3 flowers to fly to. if anyone could help … --- ## [Help with falling letter cubes and word detection in Processing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/help-with-falling-letter-cubes-and-word-detection-in-processing/49825)
**Author:** [@Alexandros](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Alexandros)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/help-with-falling-letter-cubes-and-word-detection-in-processing/49825 "2026-11-01T11:20:34Z")
final int MENU\_WIDTH = 420; final int MENU\_HEIGHT = 380; final int ACCOUNT\_BUTTON\_WIDTH = 120; final int ACCOUNT\_BUTTON\_HEIGHT = 42; final int ACCOUNT\_BUTTON\_MARGIN = 25; final int ACCOUNT\_BUTTON\_GAP = 15; final color BA… --- ## [PCD Digital Meetup @ V&A 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-digital-meetup-v-a-2026/49322)
**Author:** [@marcb](https://discourse.processing.org/u/marcb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-digital-meetup-v-a-2026/49322 "2026-10-31T17:58:11Z")
Hi everyone, I’m an the organiser of creative coding and open hardware meetups in London. We’re celebrating Processing Community Day by organising a special event on 23rd October at the V&A. It’s free, drop in and we’re … --- ## [Best way to export an animation from a p5.js sketch in 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/best-way-to-export-an-animation-from-a-p5-js-sketch-in-2026/48274)
**Author:** [@slacle](https://discourse.processing.org/u/slacle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/best-way-to-export-an-animation-from-a-p5-js-sketch-in-2026/48274 "2026-10-30T09:26:36Z")
I have used a couple of methods which are good for sharing video renders on social media without worrying about high quality. But now I want the best quality possible. 4K, 30/60fps, and high bitrate mp4 to specific. I h… --- ## [Processing + Mac ARM + Syphon library](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-mac-arm-syphon-library/45987)
**Author:** [@yaniki](https://discourse.processing.org/u/yaniki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-mac-arm-syphon-library/45987 "2026-10-29T17:01:08Z")
Dear Friends Do we currently have any version of Syphon that works on Macs with ARM processors (I mean native work, without running Processing in Rosetta mode, etc.). Thank you in advance for all your comments and info… --- ## [Boleeman SpriteSheet Maker](https://discourse.processing.org/t/boleeman-spritesheet-maker/49815)
**Author:** [@Boleeman](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Boleeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/boleeman-spritesheet-maker/49815 "2026-10-28T18:15:32Z")
I saw at MultiImages From Single File where svan and Radim made a sprite sheet loader, so … I made P5 JS versions of a sprite sheet maker and a sheet maker loader. Here is my sprite sheet maker Download Link and … --- ## [canvasGUI 3.2.0 (new release)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/canvasgui-3-2-0-new-release/49173)
**Author:** [@quark](https://discourse.processing.org/u/quark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/canvasgui-3-2-0-new-release/49173 "2026-10-28T10:37:12Z")
Version 3.2.0 of canvasGUI is now available. Users will find that the new library is backwardly compatible so will work with any sketches using V3.0.0 or later’ In this release a new control the ‘frameset’ has been adde… --- ## [GSoC 2026: Join the Processing Foundation as a Summer of Code Contributor!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gsoc-2026-join-the-processing-foundation-as-a-summer-of-code-contributor/47450)
**Author:** [@kit](https://discourse.processing.org/u/kit)\ **Replies:** 302\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/gsoc-2026-join-the-processing-foundation-as-a-summer-of-code-contributor/47450 "2026-10-27T23:22:29Z")
Hi everyone :sunflower: I will keep updating this post with the most important info. If the thread gets long, you can still come back and check in this post for the most important updates, or just check the FAQs … --- ## [p5Element.value discrepancy from Reference](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p5element-value-discrepancy-from-reference/49688)
**Author:** [@JoseMY](https://discourse.processing.org/u/JoseMY)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p5element-value-discrepancy-from-reference/49688 "2026-10-26T15:42:11Z")
Acording to p5 reference, if you want to get the value of an HTML input element you created with foo=createInput(“”), you can get it with bar=foo.value. But when checking value that way, I’m getting a js function. I ca… --- ## [Video Export library 0.2.5 released](https://discourse.processing.org/t/video-export-library-0-2-5-released/49722)
**Author:** [@hamoid](https://discourse.processing.org/u/hamoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/video-export-library-0-2-5-released/49722 "2026-10-26T14:51:44Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: This is to announce that an updated version of the Video Export library should be now available through the Processing Library manager. It is mostly an internal update, basing it on the processing-libr… --- ## [PCD @ Mexico 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-mexico-2026/48924)
**Author:** [@JuanFuent.es](https://discourse.processing.org/u/JuanFuent.es)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-mexico-2026/48924 "2026-10-26T11:18:47Z")
Hi! I’m organizing a Processing Community Day 2026 event in \[CDMX, México\]. I’m Juan Fuentes, a Web Craft Developer, educator and lettering/code researcher based in Mexico City. I’m interested in organizing PCD @ Mexic… --- ## [New to Processing Foundation, preparing for GSoC 2027 – where should I start?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-to-processing-foundation-preparing-for-gsoc-2027-where-should-i-start/49785)
**Author:** [@vaibhav\_parmar](https://discourse.processing.org/u/vaibhav_parmar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-to-processing-foundation-preparing-for-gsoc-2027-where-should-i-start/49785 "2026-10-26T06:25:04Z")
Hello everyone, I’m Vaibhav, a Full-stack developer from India. I mainly work with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and TypeScript. I’m new to the Processing Foundation and open-source contribution, and… --- ## [TriTree Truchet (adjustable)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/tritree-truchet-adjustable/49744)
**Author:** [@Boleeman](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Boleeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/tritree-truchet-adjustable/49744 "2026-10-23T09:17:20Z")
Made an adjustable TriTree Truchet (as apposed to Quadtree) Saves to png and svg by pressing “S” or “V”. Mouse click to refresh the pattern. Download P5 JS Stand alone zip version here: Download Link Also made a La… --- ## [The p5.js Editor is moving to a new backend: help us test it!](https://discourse.processing.org/t/the-p5-js-editor-is-moving-to-a-new-backend-help-us-test-it/49748)
**Author:** [@kit](https://discourse.processing.org/u/kit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/the-p5-js-editor-is-moving-to-a-new-backend-help-us-test-it/49748 "2026-10-22T16:55:55Z")
Dear p5.js community, Over the next few months, the p5.js Editor will update its backend infrastructure on how it stores sketches and accounts. Instead of using our own servers, the Editor will utilize OpenProcessing’s… --- ## [ShapeMaker : a diy graphic tool](https://discourse.processing.org/t/shapemaker-a-diy-graphic-tool/49727)
**Author:** [@matheplica](https://discourse.processing.org/u/matheplica)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/shapemaker-a-diy-graphic-tool/49727 "2026-10-22T16:01:16Z")
Hi, here’s ShapeMaker, a basic tool to create random shapes compositions. You can merge, delete and record as svg and create compositions like this printed on a plotter : Enjoy ! --- ## [PCD @ Berlin 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-berlin-2026/48870)
**Author:** [@j0000r111](https://discourse.processing.org/u/j0000r111)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-berlin-2026/48870 "2026-10-22T11:22:09Z")
Hello world. This is Jan-Henning, I am a professor for Visual Communication at Media University Berlin. I code and teach coding for design. I will be hosting a Processing Community Day 2026 event in Berlin, Germany. Mos… --- ## [PDF export does not work quite well in Processing 4.5.7](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pdf-export-does-not-work-quite-well-in-processing-4-5-7/49649)
**Author:** [@lalibarriere](https://discourse.processing.org/u/lalibarriere)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pdf-export-does-not-work-quite-well-in-processing-4-5-7/49649 "2026-10-20T10:25:17Z")
I just installed the new version of Processing (4.5.7) and I found that old sketches which worked well in Processing 4.4.1 are not exporting the PDF correctly. Is there any change? According to the Documentation page of… --- ## [L5 Community Jam and exhibition at Processing Community Day NYC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/l5-community-jam-and-exhibition-at-processing-community-day-nyc/49442)
**Author:** [@lee](https://discourse.processing.org/u/lee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/l5-community-jam-and-exhibition-at-processing-community-day-nyc/49442 "2026-10-16T05:46:08Z")
We are hosting a L5 Community Jam starting this Friday September 25 and running until October 3. This is a great chance to try out L5. The easiest starting point for those with previous experience with p5.js or Processi… --- ## [Missing operators in L5 (lua)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/missing-operators-in-l5-lua/49661)
**Author:** [@koantig](https://discourse.processing.org/u/koantig)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/missing-operators-in-l5-lua/49661 "2026-10-16T05:40:25Z")
Hi there, it looks like some operators are missing, like: //: integer division ~:bitwise XOR &, | (bitwise AND and OR) Is there any way (or plan) to add them? Thank you --- ## [PCD @ Richmond 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-richmond-2026/48153)
**Author:** [@cleogirl2525](https://discourse.processing.org/u/cleogirl2525)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-richmond-2026/48153 "2026-10-16T01:38:16Z")
Hi hi all ~ \* ! Writing here initiate a conversation about organizing PCD in Richmond, Virginia! Myself or someone on our admin committee will update this space with any developments or shifts as they come along! If you… --- ## [PCD @ Toronto 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-toronto-2026/48865)
**Author:** [@sspboyd](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sspboyd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-toronto-2026/48865 "2026-10-15T17:55:56Z")
Hi all. I’m Stephen Boyd, a Toronto-based generative artist working in rule-based systems since 2003. I run creative-coding workshops, have taught at UofT, and keep a studio at Gerrard Art Space (GAS) in the city’s east… --- ## [PCD @ Hastings 2026](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-hastings-2026/48309)
**Author:** [@beccarose](https://discourse.processing.org/u/beccarose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/pcd-hastings-2026/48309 "2026-10-14T18:12:36Z")
Hey, starting this thread incase anyone in the south east coast of the UK is looking to get involved. I’m keen to collaborate. If you are nearby but not in Hastings maybe we could coordinate something on the same day. H… --- ## [The work of Georg Nees](https://discourse.processing.org/t/the-work-of-georg-nees/30558)
**Author:** [@debxyz](https://discourse.processing.org/u/debxyz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/the-work-of-georg-nees/30558 "2026-10-14T12:48:57Z")
I recently stumbled upon a reference to Georg Nees. I then found a few pieces (eight) of his work on the Victoria and Albert Museum site. And there is a database of more of his work here: http://dada.compart-bremen.de… --- ## [Program run with 4.3.4 does not run the same with version 4.4.2 and later version](https://discourse.processing.org/t/program-run-with-4-3-4-does-not-run-the-same-with-version-4-4-2-and-later-version/49619)
**Author:** [@ndphillips](https://discourse.processing.org/u/ndphillips)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/program-run-with-4-3-4-does-not-run-the-same-with-version-4-4-2-and-later-version/49619 "2026-10-12T17:05:21Z")
I have been developing a program to analyze and display tracks from GPX files with version 4.3.4. I have been hesitant of taking new version but decided to update to the latest version. I loaded it and was not getting th… --- ## [Trying to penplot straight from the p5 editor](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-penplot-straight-from-the-p5-editor/49658)
**Author:** [@sebastienvanblaere](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sebastienvanblaere)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-penplot-straight-from-the-p5-editor/49658 "2026-10-11T05:53:36Z")
Anybody interested to try this penplotter lib I made to draw basic shapes from the editor. No svg-Inkscape. Basic tryout. No typo yet. No guaranties, don’t mount your best pen yet. https://seb-prjcts-be.github.io/p5.pe… --- ## [P5.waves - waveforms for motion, patterns and morphing](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p5-waves-waveforms-for-motion-patterns-and-morphing/49335)
**Author:** [@sebastienvanblaere](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sebastienvanblaere)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/p5-waves-waveforms-for-motion-patterns-and-morphing/49335 "2026-10-11T05:38:58Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to share p5.waves, a small library I’ve been developing for using waveforms to drive motion, shapes and patterns in p5.js. It started with a 16×16 black-and-white grid and a set of wave formulas c… --- ## [Wrapping images around fractals with Fractal Wrapper](https://discourse.processing.org/t/wrapping-images-around-fractals-with-fractal-wrapper/49140)
**Author:** [@bryceguy72](https://discourse.processing.org/u/bryceguy72)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/wrapping-images-around-fractals-with-fractal-wrapper/49140 "2026-10-11T02:03:05Z")
In 2000 I wrote some code that wrapped a bitmap around the iteration boundaries of a fractal. A few days ago I ported the code into Processing 4 with the help of Claude AI and created some images I thought were interest… [Next page](https://discourse.processing.org/latest.md?page=1)