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+# Using Processing 3 in IntelliJ IDEA
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+This repository contains an example Processing 3 project in IntelliJ IDEA.
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+The project can be used in two steps:
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+1. Open the project in IntelliJ
+2. Add the same configuration you see on the screenshot
+3. Duplicate the example applet and create as many Processing sketches as you want!
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+![Configuration screenshot](http://cl.ly/image/1b2Q1J2Z1Q1y/processing-intellij.png)