SVGGeometryElement

The SVGGeometryElement interface represents SVG elements whose rendering is defined by geometry with an equivalent path, and which can be filled and stroked. This includes paths and the basic shapes.

Note: The pathLength property and the getTotalLength() and getPointAtLength() methods were originally part of the SVGPathElement interface. In SVG 2 they were moved to this interface.

Properties

This interface also inherits properties from its parent, SVGGraphicsElement.

SVGGeometryElement.pathLength Read only
This property reflects the pathLength attribute.

Methods

This interface also inherits methods from its parent, SVGGraphicsElement.

SVGGeometryElement.isPointInFill()
Determines whether a given point is within the fill shape of an element. Normal hit testing rules apply; the value of the pointer-events property on the element determines whether a point is considered to be within the fill.
SVGGeometryElement.isPointInStroke()
Determines whether a given point is within the stroke shape of an element. Normal hit testing rules apply; the value of the pointer-events property on the element determines whether a point is considered to be within the stroke.
SVGGeometryElement.getTotalLength()
Returns the user agent's computed value for the total length of the path in user units.
SVGGeometryElement.getPointAtLength()
Returns the point at a given distance along the path.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 2
The definition of 'SVGGeometryElement' in that specification.
Candidate Recommendation Initial definition

Browser compatibility

Feature Chrome Edge Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support (Yes) ? 53.0 (53.0) ? ? ?
Support for elements other than <path> ? ? No support[1] ? ? ?
isPointInFill() and isPointInStroke() (Yes) ? No support[2] ? ? ?
Feature Android Android Webview Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support ? (Yes) 53.0 (53.0) ? ? ? (Yes)
Support for elements other than <path> ? ? No support[1] ? ? ? ?
isPointInFill() and isPointInStroke() ? (Yes) No support[2] ? ? ? (Yes)

[1] Support for other elements than <path> is not implemented yet. See bug 1325320.

[2] Support of isPointInFill() and isPointInStroke() is not implemented yet. See bug 1325319.

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