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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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sphereDetail()

   
Examples  
void draw() { 
  background(200); 
  stroke(255,50); 
  translate(50,50,0); 
  rotateX(mouseY*0.05); 
  rotateY(mouseX*0.05); 
  fill(mouseX*2,0,160); 
  sphereDetail(mouseX/4); 
  sphere(40); 
} 

Description   Controls the detail used to render a sphere by adjusting the number of vertices of the sphere mesh. The default resolution is 30, which creates a fairly detailed sphere definition with vertices every 360/30 = 12 degrees. If you're going to render a great number of spheres per frame, it is advised to reduce the level of detail using this function. The setting stays active until sphereDetail() is called again with a new parameter and so should not be called prior to every sphere() statement, unless you wish to render spheres with different settings, eg. using less detail for smaller spheres or ones further away from the camera.
   
Syntax  
sphereDetail(n);
   
Parameters  
n   int: number of segments (minimum of 3) used per full circle revolution

   
Returns   None
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
Related   sphere()
 
 






   
 
Updated: Fri Jul 15 16:36:09 PDT 2005
 
 








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