XMLElement::getString() \ 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.

Class | XMLElement
Name | ### getString()
Examples |
    // The following short XML file called "sites.xml" is parsed
    // in the code below. It must be in the project's "data" directory
    // <?xml version="1.0"?>
    // <websites>
    //   <site id="0" url="processing.org">Processing</site>
    //   <site id="1" url="mobile.processing.org">Processing Mobile</site>
    // </websites>

    XMLElement xml;

    void setup() {
      size(200, 200);
      xml = new XMLElement(this, "sites.xml");
      int numSites = xml.getChildCount();
      for (int i = 0; i < numSites; i++) {
        XMLElement kid = xml.getChild(i);
        int id = kid.getInt("id");
        String url = kid.getString("url");
        String site = kid.getContent();
        println(id + " : " + url + " : " + site);
      }
    }
Description | Returns a String attribute of the element. If the default parameter is used and the attribute doesn't exist, the default value is returned. When using the version of the method without the default parameter, if the attribute doesn't exist, the value 0 is returned.
Syntax |
    xml.getString(name)
    xml.getString(name, default)
Parameters |
xml | any variable of type XMLElement
name | String: the name of the attribute
default | int: value returned if the attribute is not found
Returns | String
Usage | Web & Application

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