Reference for Processing version 1.0+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.
Class
XMLElement
Name
getName()
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>
// <name>Processing</name>
// <url>www.processing.org</url>
// </site>
// </websites>
XMLElement xml;
void setup() {
size(200, 200);
xml = new XMLElement(this, "sites.xml");
XMLElement site = xml.getChild(0);
XMLElement[] siteData = site.getChildren();
String s1 = siteData[0].getName();
String s2 = siteData[1].getName();
println(s1 + " : " + s2); // Prints "name : url"
}
Description
Returns the name of the element.
Syntax
xml.getName()
Parameters
xml
any variable of type XMLElement
Returns
String
Usage
Web & Application
Updated on November 22, 2008 08:39:25pm PST
Processing was initiated by Ben Fry and Casey Reas. It is developed by a small team of volunteers.