XRSession.cancelAnimationFrame()

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The cancelAnimationFrame() method of the XRSession interface cancels an animation frame which was previously requested by calling requestAnimationFrame.

Syntax

xrSession.cancelAnimationFrame(handle);

Parameters

handle
The unique value returned by the call to requestAnimationFrame() that previously scheduled the animation callback.

Return value

None.

Usage notes

This function has no effect if the specified handle cannot be found.

Example

In the example below we see code which starts up a WebXR session if immersive VR mode is supported. Once started, the session schedules its first frame to be rendered by calling requestAnimationFrame().

The pauseXR() function shown at the bottom can be called to suspend the WebVR session, in essence, by canceling any pending animation frame callback. Since each frame callback schedules the next one, removing the callback terminates updating of the WebXR scene.

const XR = navigator.xr;

let requestHandle = null;
let xrSession = null;

if (XR) {
  XR.isSessionSupported('immersive-vr')
  .then((isSupported) => {
    if (isSupported) {
      startXR();
    }
  });
}

function frameCallback(time, xrFrame) {
  xrSession.requestAnimationFrame(frameCallback);

  // Update and render the frame
}

async function startXR() {
  xrSession = XR.requestSession("immersive-vr");

  if (xrSession) {
    stopButton.onclick = stopXR;
    requestHandle = xrSession.requestAnimationFrame(frameCallback);
  }
}

function pauseXR() {
  if (xrSession && requestHandle) {
    xrSession.cancelAnimationFrame(requestHandle);
    requestHandle = null;
  }
}

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebXR Device API
The definition of 'XRSession.cancelAnimationFrame' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
cancelAnimationFrame()Chrome Full support 79Edge Full support 79Firefox No support NoIE No support NoOpera No support NoSafari No support NoWebView Android No support NoChrome Android Full support 79Firefox Android No support NoOpera Android No support NoSafari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 11.2

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See also