Reference for Processing version 1.2. 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

XMLElement

Name

getName()

Examples
// The following short XML file called "sites.xml" is parsed 
// in the code below. It must be in the project's "data" directory
// <?xml version="1.0"?>
// <websites>
//   <site>
//     <name>Processing</name>
//     <url>www.processing.org</url>
//   </site>
// </websites>

XMLElement xml;

void setup() {
  size(200, 200);
  xml = new XMLElement(this, "sites.xml");
  XMLElement site = xml.getChild(0);
  XMLElement[] siteData = site.getChildren();
  String s1 = siteData[0].getName();
  String s2 = siteData[1].getName();
  println(s1 + " : " + s2);  // Prints "name : url"
}
Description Returns the name of the element.
Syntax
xml.getName()
Parameters
xml any variable of type XMLElement
Returns String
Usage Web & Application
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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