float() \ 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 | ### float()
Examples |
    int i = 65;
    float f = float(i);
    println(i + " : " + f);  // Prints "65 : 65.0"

    char c = 'E';
    f = float(c);
    println(c + " : " + f);  // Prints "E : 69.0"
Description | Converts a primitive datatype, string, or array to its floating point representation.
Syntax |
    float(value)
Parameters |
value | int, char, byte, boolean, String, int[], char[], byte[], boolean[], String[]
Returns | float
Usage | Web & Application
Related | float int() byte()

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