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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  

open()

   
Examples   
void setup() { 
  size(200, 200); 
} 
 
void draw() { 
 
} 
 
void mousePressed() { 
  println("Opening Process_4"); 
  open("Process_4.exe"); 
}

Description   Attempts to open a file or process using the platform's shell. The file parameter is a String specifying the file name and location. When running sketches from the Processing environment the default location for files is the same location as Processing.exe. It's also possible to use a file's absolute path. Be sure to make the file executable before attempting to open it (chmod +x). The args parameter is a String array which is passed to the command line.
   
Syntax   
open(file)
open(args)
   
Parameters  
filename   String: name of the file
args   String[]: list of commands passed to the command line
   
Returns   None or Process
   
Usage   Application
   
 
 






    
 
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