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.

Class | BufferedReader
Name | ### readLine()
Examples |
    BufferedReader reader;
    String line;

    void setup() {
      // Open the file from the createWriter() example
      reader = createReader("positions.txt");
    }

    void draw() {
      try {
        line = reader.readLine();
      } catch (IOException e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
        line = null;
      }
      if (line == null) {
        // Stop reading because of an error or file is empty
        noLoop();
      } else {
        String[] pieces = split(line, TAB);
        int x = int(pieces[0]);
        int y = int(pieces[1]);
        point(x, y);
      }
    }
Description | Returns a String that is the current line in the BufferedReader.
Syntax |
    br.readLine()
Parameters |
br | any object of the type BufferedReader
Returns | String
Usage | Web & Application

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