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Thread: Java Code Help on Draw method

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    I am trying to do the Pong Lab in Dr. Java from A+ Computer Science. I am finished doing everything, however, when I run the game the ball leaves a trail behind. I do not know how to get rid of it and any help would be greatly appreciated. As of right now this is my draw method for the ball. I am drawing the ball blue and the trail should be white as to cover it. The ball being drawn blue is in another method. I just need this to get rid of the ball's trail.
    public void moveAndDraw(Graphics window)
    {
    //draw a white ball at old ball location
    draw(window,Color.WHITE);

    draw(window,Color.WHITE);//draws over the old ball with whichever color you want
    //in case you want to have a trail

    setX(getX()+xSpeed);
    setY(getY()+ySpeed);

    //setY

    draw(window); //draws the ball at its new location
    }


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    Default Re: Java Code Help on Draw method

    Can you make a small, simple program that compiles, executes and show the problem.

    Are you calling the paint method's super to clear the old drawings?
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