WebGLRenderingContext.getExtension()
The WebGLRenderingContext.getExtension()
method enables a
WebGL extension.
Syntax
gl.getExtension(name);
Parameters
- name
-
A
String
for the name of the WebGL extension to enable.
Return value
A WebGL extension object, or null
if name does not match
(case-insensitive) to one of the strings in
WebGLRenderingContext.getSupportedExtensions
.
Examples
Once a WebGL extension is enabled, you are able to use the methods, properties or constants that this extension object provides.
var canvas = document.getElementById('canvas');
gl = canvas.getContext('webgl');
gl.getExtension('WEBGL_lose_context').loseContext();
WebGL extensions
Extensions for the WebGL API are registered in the WebGL Extension Registry. They are also listed here.
Specifications
Specification |
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WebGL Specification # 5.14.14 |
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