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GL3.2 for AIX: Graphics Library (GL) Technical Reference

getbackface Subroutine

Purpose

Returns the state of backfacing filled polygon removal.

Libraries

Graphics Library

C (libgl.a)

FORTRAN (libfgl.a)

C Syntax

Int32 getbackface( )

FORTRAN Syntax

INTEGER*4  GETBAC

Description

The getbackface subroutine returns the state of backfacing filled polygon removal. If backface removal is on, the system draws only those polygons that face the viewer.

Note: This subroutine cannot be used to add to a display list.

Return Values

0 Removal enabled.
1 Removal disabled.

Implementation Specifics

This subroutine is part of GL in the AIXwindows Environment/6000 Version 1, Release 2 with AIXwindows/3D Feature.

Files

/usr/include/gl/gl.h Contains C language constant and variable type definitions for GL.
/usr/include/gl/fgl.h Contains FORTRAN constant and variable type definitions for GL.

Related Information

Allowing or suppressing the display of backfacing polygons with the backface subroutine.

AIX Graphics Library Overview, Querying the System, and Removing Hidden Surfaces.


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