Reference for Processing version 1.0.1+. 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

byte()

Examples
char c = 'E';
b = byte(c);
println(c + " : " + b);  // Prints "E : 69"

int i = 130;
b = byte(i);
println(i + " : " + b);  // Prints "130 : -126"
Description Converts a primitive datatype or array to its byte representation. A byte can only be a whole number between -128 and 127, therefore when a number outside this range is converted, its value wraps to the corresponding byte representation.
Syntax
byte(val)
Parameters
val int, char, int[], char[]
Returns byte
Usage Web & Application
Related byte
int()
Updated on November 22, 2008 08:39:25pm PST

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