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

|| (logical OR)

Examples
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for(int i=5 ; i<=95; i+=5) {
  if((i < 35) || (i > 60)) {
    line(30, i, 80, i);
  }
}
Description Compares two expressions and returns true if one or both evaluate to true. Returns false only if both expressions are false. The following list shows all possible combinations:

true || false // Evaluates true because the first is true
false || true // Evaluates true because the second is true
true || true // Evaluates true because both are true
false || false // Evaluates false because both are false
Syntax
expression1 || expression2
Parameters
expression1 any valid expression
expression2 any valid expression
Usage Web & Application
Related && (logical AND)
! (logical NOT)
if()
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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