WebGLRenderingContext.frontFace

The WebGLRenderingContext.frontFace() method of the WebGL API specifies whether polygons are front- or back-facing by setting a winding orientation.

Syntax

void gl.frontFace(mode);

Parameters

mode

Sets the winding orientation. The default value is gl.CCW. Possible values:

• gl.CW: Clock-wise winding.
• gl.CCW: Counter-clock-wise winding.

Return value

None.

Examples

gl.frontFace(gl.CW);

Specifications

Specification	Status	Comment
WebGL 1.0 The definition of 'frontFace' in that specification.	Recommendation	Initial definition.
OpenGL ES 2.0 The definition of 'glFrontFace' in that specification.	Standard	Man page of the OpenGL API.

Browser compatibility

See also

• WebGLRenderingContext.cullFace()