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 | selectOutput() |
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| Examples | String savePath = selectOutput(); // Opens file chooser
if (savePath == null) {
// If a file was not selected
println("No output file was selected...");
} else {
// If a file was selected, print path to folder
println(savePath);
} |
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| Description | Open a platform-specific file save dialog to create of select a file for output. This function returns the full path to the selected file as a String, or null if no selection. If you select an existing file, that file will be replaced. Alternatively, you can navigate to a folder and create a new file to write to. | ||
| Syntax | selectOutput() selectOutput(prompt) |
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| Returns | String or null | ||
| Usage | Application | ||
| Related | selectInput() selectFolder() |
