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
GLbooleanspecifying 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
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 9 | 4.0 (2.0) | 11 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | 25 | (Yes) | ? | 12 | 8.1 |