The WebGLRenderingContext.clearDepth()
method of the WebGL API specifies the clear value for the depth buffer.
This specifies what depth value to use when calling the clear()
method. The value is clamped between 0 and 1.
Syntax
void gl.clearDepth(depth);
Parameters
depth
- A
GLclampf
specifying the depth value used when the depth buffer is cleared. Default value: 1.
Return value
None.
Examples
gl.clearDepth(0.5);
To get the current depth clear value, query the DEPTH_CLEAR_VALUE
constant.
gl.getParameter(gl.DEPTH_CLEAR_VALUE); // 0.5
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
WebGL 1.0 The definition of 'clearDepth' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
OpenGL ES 2.0 The definition of 'glClearDepthf' in that specification. |
Standard | Man page of the OpenGL API. |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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clearDepth | Chrome Full support 9 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 4 | IE Full support 11 | Opera Full support 12 | Safari Full support 5.1 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support 25 | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support 12 | Safari iOS Full support 8 | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.5 |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support