SketchIDE

A modern, beginner-friendly coding environment for visual programming, inspired by Processing. Create interactive graphics, animations, and games with a simple, easy-to-learn language.

📜 License & Terms

Copyright © 2026 Avi. All rights reserved.

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0) - see the LICENSE file for details.

Terms of Service: By using SketchIDE, you agree to the Terms of Service. You can also view it in the app under Help → Terms & License.

License Summary:

• ✅ Free to use - Use the software for any purpose
• ✅ Free to modify - Modify the source code as needed
• ✅ Free to distribute - Share the software with others
• ✅ Source code available - Access to full source code
• ⚠️ Copyleft - Modified versions must also be GPL-3.0 (open source)

Features

• Processing-like Syntax: Clean, beginner-friendly syntax similar to Processing
• Visual Programming: Easy-to-use graphics functions for creating art and animations
• Modern IDE: Clean interface inspired by Processing IDE
• Project Management: Save sketches to your sketchbook folder
• Real-time Execution: Run your code and see results instantly
• Examples Library: Built-in examples to help you learn
• Auto-save: Your code is automatically saved as you work
• Error Detection: Real-time error highlighting and console messages

Installation

Windows

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

• Default Installation (Program Files): You must run the installer as Administrator. Right-click the installer and select "Run as administrator".
• Custom Location: If you choose a custom installation folder (like your user folder), you don't need admin rights.

Installation Steps:

1. Download SketchIDE Setup 1.#.#.exe from the releases
2. Right-click the installer → Select "Run as administrator"
   • OR choose a custom folder (like C:\Users\YourName\SketchIDE) to avoid needing admin rights
3. Follow the installation wizard
4. Launch SketchIDE from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut

Note about "Windows protected your PC" warning:

• The app is safe - click "More info" → "Run anyway" to proceed
• This is normal for unsigned free software

Portable Version

1. Extract win-unpacked folder
2. Run SketchIDE.exe
3. No installation required!

Getting Started

Basic Structure

function setup() {
  // Called once at the start
  size(400, 400);
  background(240, 240, 240);
}

function loop() {
  // Called repeatedly (animation loop)
  fill(100, 150, 255);
  ellipse(mouseX, mouseY, 50, 50);
}

Saving Projects

• Ctrl+S: Save the current project
  • If already saved: Saves to the same file automatically
  • If new: Opens file dialog to name and save your sketch
• Ctrl+Shift+S: Save As - Always opens file dialog to save with a new name
• Projects are saved to your sketchbook folder by default:
  • Location: Same folder as the SketchIDE executable
  • Created automatically on first save
• Auto-save: Your code is automatically saved every 2 seconds to the same file (if saved)

Language Reference

Drawing Shapes

• rect(x, y, width, height) - Draw a rectangle
• ellipse(x, y, width, height) - Draw an ellipse
• circle(x, y, radius) - Draw a circle
• line(x1, y1, x2, y2) - Draw a line
• triangle(x1, y1, x2, y2, x3, y3) - Draw a triangle
• point(x, y) - Draw a point

Colors

• background(r, g, b) - Set background color (0-255)
• fill(r, g, b) - Set fill color
• stroke(r, g, b) - Set stroke color
• noFill() - Disable filling
• noStroke() - Disable stroking
• strokeWeight(width) - Set stroke width

Mouse & Keyboard

• mouseX, mouseY - Current mouse position
• mousePressed - True if mouse button is pressed
• mouseClicked - True if mouse was clicked this frame
• keyPressed - True if any key is pressed
• keyClicked() - True if a key was clicked this frame
• keyPressed("a") - True if specific key(s) are pressed
• mouseClicked(leftMouse) - True if left mouse button was clicked
• mouseClicked(rightMouse) - True if right mouse button was clicked
• mouseClicked(middleMouse) - True if middle mouse button was clicked

Interactive Buttons

• button(x, y, width, height, id) - Create a button
• buttonClicked("id") - Check if a button was clicked

Utility Functions

• print(value) - Print to console
• random(min, max) - Random number
• map(value, min1, max1, min2, max2) - Map a value from one range to another
• delay(seconds) - Non-blocking delay (e.g., delay(0.5) for 500ms)

Encryption

• encrypt(data) - Encrypt text or numbers
• decrypt(encrypted) - Decrypt previously encrypted data

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl+R - Run code
• Ctrl+S - Save project (same file if already saved, or show dialog)
• Ctrl+Shift+S - Save As (always shows file dialog)
• Ctrl+N - New project
• Ctrl+O - Open project
• Ctrl+Shift+F - Format code
• Ctrl+Shift+C - Clear console

📦 Auto-Update System

SketchIDE automatically checks for updates from GitHub Releases every hour.

Examples

Check out the built-in examples from the Help menu to learn:

• Basic drawing
• Interactive animations
• Mouse and keyboard input
• Button systems
• Player movement
• Particle systems
• And more!

Version

Current version: 1.0.3

The app automatically notifies you when updates are available. Updates are checked from: https://github.com/Gmast2662/SketchIDE/releases

📝 License

Copyright © 2026 Avi. All rights reserved.

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0) - see the LICENSE file for details.

Terms of Service: Please review the Terms of Service before using SketchIDE.

License Terms:

• ✅ Free to use, modify, and distribute
• ✅ Source code available
• ⚠️ Modified versions must also be GPL-3.0 (open source)

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests.

💬 Support

For help and documentation:

• Use the Help menu in the app
• Check the built-in examples
• Visit: https://github.com/Gmast2662/SketchIDE