Open source programming language and integrated development environment

Processing (32-bit)

Processing (32-bit)

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  • Latest Version

    Processing 3.5.4 (32-bit) LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Ben Fry and Casey Reas / External Link

  • Filename

    processing-3.5.4-windows32.zip

Processing is a flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts. Since 2001, Processing has promoted software literacy within the visual arts and visual literacy within technology. There are tens of thousands of students, artists, designers, researchers, and hobbyists who use Processing 32bit for learning and prototyping.

Features and Highlights
  • Free to download and open source
  • Interactive programs with 2D, 3D or PDF output
  • OpenGL integration for accelerated 2D and 3D
  • For GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows
  • Over 100 libraries extend the core software
  • Well documented, with many books available
FAQ

Can I export my Processing sketches as standalone applications?
Yes, it allows users to export their sketches as executable files for distribution.

Is Processing suitable for professional projects?
While Processing is often used for prototyping and experimentation, it can also be used for professional projects, especially in fields such as data visualization, digital art, and interactive installations.

Does Processing 32bit support 3D graphics?
Yes, it includes libraries for creating 3D graphics and animations.

Can I use external libraries with Processing?
Yes, it supports the use of external libraries, allowing users to extend its functionality as needed.

Is Processing for PC free to use?
Yes, Processing is open-source and free to download and use.

System Requirements

The system requirements for this program are minimal, making it compatible with a wide range of hardware configurations. It runs smoothly on most modern computers, including those with limited resources.

PROS
  • Easy to learn and use, especially for beginners
  • Rich set of libraries for visual arts and creative coding
  • Active community and extensive documentation
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Free and open-source
CONS
  • Limited scalability for large-scale projects
  • Performance may be a concern for complex animations and simulations
Also Available: Processing (64-bit) and Processing for Mac

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What's new in this version:

Changes:
- Don't remove entries from Recent menu on Save As
- Use ctrl-page up/down for changing tabs on Windows
- Show error when .properties file is missing from a Library/Mode/Tool

Fixes:
- Tweak Mode working again (fix from Gal Sasson)
- Fix potential highlighting issue that wasn't selecting portions of text
- Names in the contribution listing are no longer case sensitive (It was placing lowercase names at the bottom of the list)
- Clean up a lot of bad temp file handling in the contrib manager
- Fix NullPointerException in installPreviouslyFailed() on startup

Internal:
- Ignore subfolders in the "libraries" directory. This was causing some nasty startup issues for folks, and other hard-to-track bugs. Hopefully there aren't any installs that relied on this behavior
- Update AppBundler to use newer SDK, recompile
- Edit build.xml files and appbundler to preserve more attributes