beginRecord() \ 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 | ### beginRecord()
Examples |
    import processing.pdf.*;

    void setup() {
      size(400, 400);
      beginRecord(PDF, "everything.pdf");
    }

    void draw() {
      ellipse(mouseX, mouseY, 10, 10);
    }

    void mousePressed() {
      endRecord();
      exit();
    }
Description | Opens a new file and all subsequent drawing functions are echoed to this file as well as the display window. The beginRecord() function requires two parameters, the first is the renderer and the second is the file name. This function is always used with endRecord() to stop the recording process and close the file.
Syntax |
    beginRecord(renderer, filename)
Parameters |
renderer | For example, PDF or DXF
filename | String: filename for output
Usage | Application
Related | endRecord()

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