saveFrame() \ 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.
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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 | ### saveFrame()
Examples |
    int x = 0;
    void draw()
    {
      background(204);
      if(x < 100) {
        line(x, 0, x, 100);
        x = x + 1;
      } else {
        noLoop();
      }
      // Saves each frame as screen-0000.tif, screen-0001.tif, etc.
      saveFrame();
    }
    int x = 0;
    void draw()
    {
      background(204);
      if(x < 100) {
        line(x, 0, x, 100);
        x = x + 1;
      } else {
        noLoop();
      }
      // Saves each frame as line-0000.tif, line-0001.tif, etc.
      saveFrame("line-####.tif");
    }
Description | Saves a numbered sequence of images, one image each time the function is run. To save an image that is identical to the display window, run the function at the end of draw() or within mouse and key events such as mousePressed() and keyPressed(). If saveFrame() is called without parameters, it will save the files as screen-0000.tif, screen-0001.tif, etc. It is possible to specify the name of the sequence with the filename parameter and make the choice of saving TIFF, TARGA, PNG, or JPEG files with the ext parameter. These image sequences can be loaded into programs such as Apple's QuickTime software and made into movies. These files are saved to the sketch's folder, which may be opened by selecting "Show sketch folder" from the "Sketch" menu. It is not possible to use saveXxxxx() methods inside a web browser unless the sketch is signed. To save a file back to a server, see the save to web example. All images saved from the main drawing window will be opaque. To save images without a background, use createGraphics().
Syntax |
    saveFrame()
    saveFrame("filename-####.ext")
Parameters |
filename | String: any sequence of letters and numbers
ext | either "tif", "tga", "jpg", "png"
Returns | None
Usage | Application
Related | save() createGraphics()

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