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.

Name

-- (decrement)

Examples
int a = 5;    // Sets "a" to 5 
int b = a--;  // Sets "b" to 5, then decrements "a" to 4
int c = a;    // Sets "c" to 4
Description Substracts the value of an integer variable by 1. Equivalent to the operation i = i - 1. If the value of the variable i is five, then the expression i-- decreases the value of i to 4.
Syntax
var--
Parameters
var int
Usage Web & Application
Related - (minus)
-= (subtract assign)
++ (increment)
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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