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Name

pushMatrix()

Examples
example pic
rect(0, 0, 50, 50);   //White rectangle 
pushMatrix(); 
translate(30, 20); 
fill(0);  
rect(0, 0, 50, 50);   //Black rectangle 
popMatrix(); 
fill(102);  
rect(15, 10, 50, 50); //Gray rectangle
Description Pushes the current transformation matrix onto the matrix stack. Understanding pushMatrix() and popMatrix() requires understanding the concept of a matrix stack. The pushMatrix() function saves the current coordinate system to the stack and popMatrix() restores the prior coordinate system. pushMatrix() and popMatrix() are used in conjuction with the other transformation methods and may be embedded to control the scope of the transformations.
Syntax
pushMatrix()
Returns None
Usage Web & Application
Related popMatrix()
translate()
rotate()
rotateX()
rotateY()
rotateZ()
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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