# NodeBox

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# boids.flock()

## Syntax

    flock(n, x, y, w, h)

## Description

Returns a new flock consisting of n boids, that are caged in area starting at coordinates x and y and having a width w and height h. The returned flock is a Boids-object which primary method is the update() command.

## Example

    boids = ximport("boids")
    flock = boids.flock(10, 0, 0, WIDTH, HEIGHT)