The WebGLRenderingContext.depthMask()
method of the WebGL API sets whether writing into the depth buffer is enabled or disabled.
Syntax
void gl.depthMask(flag);
Parameters
flag
- A
GLboolean
specifying whether or not writing into the depth buffer is enabled. Default value:true
, meaning that writing is enabled.
Return value
None.
Examples
gl.depthMask(false);
To get the current depth mask, query the DEPTH_WRITEMASK
constant which returns a Boolean
.
gl.getParameter(gl.DEPTH_WRITEMASK); // false
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
WebGL 1.0 The definition of 'depthMask' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
OpenGL ES 2.0 The definition of 'glDepthMask' in that specification. |
Standard | Man page of the OpenGL API. |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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depthMask | 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