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loadTextFileExample

About loadTextFileExample

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Learning Objectives

This example demonstrates how to load in a text file and then read it line by line easily utilizing a typewriter effect.

In the code, pay attention to:

  • Use of ofBufferFromFile() to read in a text file into a ofBuffer
  • Use of ofBuffer.getLines().begin() and ofBuffer.getLines().end() to determine the beginning and the total number of lines

Expected Behavior

When launching this application you will see:

  • A window with a background of bright pink and a black bar in the middle
  • Text that has been loaded in and is revealed on an interval using a typewriter effect

Instructions for use:

  • Running the application will start the animation of the text being revealed

Other classes used in this file

This Example uses no other classes.