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.
| Name | selectFolder() | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Examples | String folderPath = selectFolder();  // Opens file chooser
if (folderPath == null) {
  // If a folder was not selected
  println("No folder was selected...");
} else {
  // If a folder was selected, print path to folder
  println(folderPath);
} | ||
| Description | Opens a platform-specific file chooser dialog to select a folder for input. This function returns the full path to the selected folder as a String, or null if no selection. | ||
| Syntax | selectFolder() selectFolder(prompt) | ||
| Parameters | 
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| Returns | String or null | ||
| Usage | Application | ||
| Related | selectOutput() selectInput() | 

