expand() \ Language (API) \ Processing 1.0
Author: Casey Reas & Ben Fry
Description: Processing is an electronic sketchbook for developing ideas. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts.
Keywords: Processing, Processing, Interactive Media, Electronic Arts, Programming, Java, Ben Fry, Casey Reas

Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name | ### expand()
Examples |
    int[] data = {0, 1, 3, 4};
    println(data.length);  // Prints "4"
    data = expand(data);
    println(data.length);  // Prints "8"
    data = expand(data, 512);
    println(data.length);  // Prints "512"
    PImage[] imgs = new PImage[32];
    println(imgs.length);  // Prints "32"
    imgs = (PImage[]) expand(imgs);
    println(imgs.length);  // Prints "64"
Description | Increases the size of an array. By default, this function doubles the size of the array, but the optional newSize parameter provides precise control over the increase in size. When using an array of objects, the data returned from the function must be cast to the object array's data type. For example: SomeClass[] items = (SomeClass[]) expand(originalArray).
Syntax |
    expand(array)
    expand(array, newSize)
Parameters |
array | boolean[], byte[], char[], int[], float[], String[], or an array of objects
newSize | positive int: new size for the array
Returns | Array (the same datatype as the input)
Usage | Web & Application
Related | contract()

Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT