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  Reference for Processing (BETA) version 91+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.  
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contract()

   
Examples  
int[] ia = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}; 
println(ia.length);  // Prints "8" 
ia = contract(ia, 5); 
println(ia.length);  // Prints "5" 

Description   Decreases the size of an array. The required newSize parameter provides precise control over the decrease in size.
   
Syntax  
contract(array, newSize)
   
Parameters  
array   booleans[], bytes[], chars[], ints[], floats[], or Strings[]

newSize   positive int: new size for the array

   
Returns   Array (the same datatype as the input)
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
Related   expand()
 
 






   
 
Updated: Fri Jul 15 16:35:35 PDT 2005
 
 








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