PShape::setVisible() \ 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 | PShape
Name | ### setVisible()
Examples |
    // The file "bot.svg" must be in the data folder
    // of the current sketch to load successfully
    PShape s;
    s = loadShape("bot.svg");
    smooth();
    shape(s, 10, 10, 80, 80);      // Right shape
    s.setVisible(false);
    if (s.isVisible() == false) {  // of if (!s.isVisible) {
      noFill();
      rect(5, 5, 90, 90);
    }
Description | Sets the shape to be visible or invisible. This is determined by the value of the visible parameter. The visibility of a shape is usually controlled by whatever program created the SVG file. For instance, this parameter is controlled by showing or hiding the shape in the layers palette in Adobe Illustrator.
Syntax |
    sh.setVisible(visible)
Parameters |
sh | PShape: any variable of type PShape
visible | Boolean: "false" makes the shape invisible and "true" makes it visible
Returns | none
Usage | Web & Application

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