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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.  
Name  

cursor()

   
Examples  
// Move the mouse left and right across the image 
// to see the cursor change from a cross to a hand 
 
void draw() 
{ 
  if(mouseX < 50) { 
    cursor(CROSS); 
  } else { 
    cursor(HAND); 
  } 
} 

Description   Sets the cursor to a predefined symbol, an image, or turns it on if already hidden. If you are trying to set an image as the cursor, it is recommended to make the size 16x16 or 32x32 pixels. It is not possible to load an image as the cursor if you are exporting your program for the Web. The values for parameters x and y must be less than the dimensions of the image.
   
Syntax  
cursor()
cursor(MODE)
cursor(image, x, y)
   
Parameters  
MODE   either ARROW, CROSS, HAND, MOVE, TEXT, WAIT

image   PImage: any variable of type PImage

x   int: the horizonal active spot of the cursor

y   int: the vertical active spot of the cursor

   
Returns   None
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
Related   noCursor()
 
 






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








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