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# Simple mode

Use the p5 Python starter template, but without the hassle of starting with setup(), or worrying about the difference between setup() and draw()

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## Example

![](https://768248463-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fqbs7pgU3AVBY06Rl9M31%2Fuploads%2Fhe374wntMmaIqSpPMDvj%2Ftest.gif?alt=media\&token=ad265548-f2d4-49d3-9b58-24df4a7257e1)

```python
background(frameCount%255)
drawTickAxes()
circle(400,bounce(0,height,10),20)
```

## Description

Allows the user to use p5 in the draw function only. This eliminates a lot of the confusion to do with setting up the canvas, or scope of variables.

Of course, this has its downsides - the inability to create tailored dynamic variables or change the size of the canvas are two that come to mind.