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 | loop() | 
|---|---|
| Examples | void setup() {
  size(200, 200);
  noLoop();
}
float x = 0;
void draw() {
  background(204);
  x = x + .1;
  if (x > width) {
    x = 0;
  }
  line(x, 0, x, height); 
}
void mousePressed() {
  loop();
}
void mouseReleased() {
  noLoop();
} | 
| Description | Causes Processing to continuously execute the code within draw(). If noLoop() is called, the code in draw() stops executing. | 
| Syntax | loop() redraw() draw() | 
| Returns | None | 
| Usage | Web & Application | 
| Related | noLoop() | 

