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 | ### boolean()
Examples |
    String s = "true";
    boolean b = boolean(s);
    if (b) {
      println("The boolean is true");
    } else {
      println("The boolean is false");
    }
Description | Converts a primitive datatype, string, or array to its boolean representation. The number 0 evaluates to false and all other numbers evaluate to true.
Syntax |
    boolean(val)
Parameters |
val | String, String[]
Returns | boolean
Usage | Web & Application
Related | boolean

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