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<root>

<name>PImage</name>

<category>Image</category>

<subcategory></subcategory>

<type></type>

<example>

<image />

<code><![CDATA[

size(100, 100)

photo = loadImage("laDefense.jpg")

image(photo, 0, 0)

]]></code>

</example>

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Use a "@pjs preload" directive to preload images before your sketch starts. You can easily add one with the "Playback Settings" tool in the "JavaScript" menu.

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<description><![CDATA[

Datatype for storing images. Processing can display <b>.gif</b>, <b>.jpg</b>, <b>.tga</b>, and <b>.png</b> images. Images may be displayed in 2D and 3D space. Before an image is used, it must be loaded with the <b>loadImage()</b> function. The <b>PImage</b> class contains fields for the <b>width</b> and <b>height</b> of the image, as well as an array called <b>pixels</b> that contains the values for every pixel in the image. The methods described below allow easy access to the image's pixels and alpha channel and simplify the process of compositing.<br/>

<br/>

Before using the <b>pixels</b> array, be sure to use the <b>loadPixels()</b> method on the image to make sure that the pixel data is properly loaded.<br/>

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To create a new image, use the <b>createImage()</b> function. Do not instantiate the object directly with the syntax <b>PImage()</b>.

]]></description>

<related>loadImage</related>

<related>imageMode</related>

<related>createImage</related>

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