frameRate \ 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 | ### frameRate
Examples |
    void setup() {
      frameRate(30);
    }

    void draw() {
      line(0, 0, width, height);
      println(frameRate);
    }
Description | The system variable frameRate contains the approximate frame rate of the software as it executes. The initial value is 10 fps and is updated with each frame. The value is averaged (integrated) over several frames. As such, this value won't be valid until after 5-10 frames.
Usage | Web & Application
Related | frameRate()

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