Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.
| Class | PShape | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | getChild() | ||||
| Examples |  PShape states;
PShape ohio;
states = loadShape("tristate.svg");
ohio = states.getChild("OH");
smooth();
background(0);
shape(states, -48, 5);
ohio.disableStyle();
fill(102, 0, 0);
shape(ohio, -48, 5); | ||||
| Description | Extracts a child shape from a parent shape. Specify the name of the shape with the target parameter. The shape is returned as a PShape object, or null is returned if there is an error. | ||||
| Syntax | sh.getChild(target) | ||||
| Parameters | 
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| Returns | PShape or null | ||||
| Usage | Web & Application | 

