loadBytes() \ 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 | ### loadBytes()
Examples |
    // open a file and read its binary data
    byte b[] = loadBytes("something.dat");

    // print each value, from 0 to 255
    for (int i = 0; i < b.length; i++) {
      // every tenth number, start a new line
      if ((i % 10) == 0) {
        println();
      }

      // bytes are from -128 to 127, this converts to 0 to 255
      int a = b[i] & 0xff;
      print(a + " ");
    }
    // print a blank line at the end
    println();
Description | Reads the contents of a file or url and places it in a byte array. If a file is specified, it must be located in the sketch's "data" directory/folder. The filename parameter can also be a URL to a file found online. For security reasons, a Processing sketch found online can only download files from the same server from which it came. Getting around this restriction requires a signed applet.
Syntax |
    loadBytes(filename);
Parameters |
filename | String: name of a file in the data folder or a URL.
Returns | byte[]
Usage | Web & Application
Related | loadStrings() saveStrings() saveBytes()

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