The WebGLRenderingContext.createBuffer()
method of the WebGL API creates and initializes a WebGLBuffer
storing data such as vertices or colors.
Syntax
WebGLBuffer gl.createBuffer();
Parameters
None.
Return value
A WebGLBuffer
storing data such as vertices or colors.
Examples
Creating a buffer
var canvas = document.getElementById('canvas'); var gl = canvas.getContext('webgl'); var buffer = gl.createBuffer();
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
WebGL 1.0 The definition of 'createBuffer' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
OpenGL ES 2.0 The definition of 'glGenBuffers' in that specification. |
Standard | Man page of the (similar) OpenGL API. |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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createBuffer | 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