WebGL2RenderingContext.bindVertexArray()

This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The WebGL2RenderingContext.bindVertexArray() method of the WebGL 2 API binds a passed WebGLVertexArrayObject object to the buffer.

Syntax

void gl.bindVertexArray(vertexArray);

Parameters

vertexArray
A WebGLVertexArrayObject (VAO) object to bind.

Return value

None.

Examples

var vao = gl.createVertexArray();
gl.bindVertexArray(vao);
// ...
// calls to bindBuffer or vertexAttribPointer 
// which will be "recorded" in the VAO
// ...

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebGL 2.0
The definition of 'bindVertexArray' in that specification.
Editor's Draft Initial definition.
OpenGL ES 3.0
The definition of 'glBindVertexArray' in that specification.
Standard Man page of the (similar) OpenGL API.

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeFirefoxEdgeInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic Support5651.0(No)(No)43(No)
FeatureAndroidChrome for AndroidEdge mobileFirefox for AndroidIE mobileOpera AndroidiOS Safari
Basic Support(No)(No)(No)(No)(No)(No)(No)

See also

Document Tags and Contributors

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