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
PrintWriter
Name
close()
Examples
PrintWriter output;
void setup() {
output = createWriter("positions.txt"); // Create a new file in the sketch directory
}
void draw() {
point(mouseX, mouseY);
output.println(mouseX); // Write the coordinate to the file
}
void keyPressed() {
output.flush(); // Writes the remaining data to the file
output.close(); // Finishes the file
exit(); // Stops the program
}
Description
Closes the PrintWriter object.
Syntax
pw.close()
Parameters
pw
any object of the type PrintWriter
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.