new MainLoop(patch, frames_per_second)
The MainLoop continuously runs VVVV.Core.Patch.evaluate at a specified frame rate, and holds timing information
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Argument | Description |
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patch |
VVVV.Core.Patch | the root patch |
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frames_per_second |
Integer |
<optional> |
default is 60 |
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Members
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deltaT
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the time in ms elapsed since the last evaluation cycle
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Methods
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isRunning() → {Boolean}
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tells, if the main loop is running
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Returns:
true, if it's running, false otherwise
- Type
- Boolean
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start()
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(re)starts the main loop
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stop()
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pauses the main loop
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<inner> update()
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Called every 1000/VVVV.fps ms, and subsequently calls VVVV.Core.Patch.evaluate. It also triggers population of DOM IOBoxes before, and processing of DOM IOBoxes after evaluation.
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