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A Mesh Game Object.

The Mesh Game Object allows you to render a group of textured vertices and manipulate the view of those vertices, such as rotation, translation or scaling.

Support for generating mesh data from grids, model data or Wavefront OBJ Files is included.

Although you can use this to render 3D objects, its primary use is for displaying more complex Sprites, or Sprites where you need fine-grained control over the vertex positions in order to achieve special effects in your games. Note that rendering still takes place using Phaser's orthographic camera (after being transformed via projectionMesh, see setPerspective, setOrtho, and panZ methods). As a result, all depth and face tests are done in an eventually orthographic space.

The rendering process will iterate through the faces of this Mesh and render out each face that is considered as being in view of the camera. No depth buffer is used, and because of this, you should be careful not to use model data with too many vertices, or overlapping geometry, or you'll probably encounter z-depth fighting. The Mesh was designed to allow for more advanced 2D layouts, rather than displaying 3D objects, even though it can do this to a degree.

In short, if you want to remake Crysis, use a 3D engine, not a Mesh. However, if you want to easily add some small fun 3D elements into your game, or create some special effects involving vertex warping, this is the right object for you. Mesh data becomes part of the WebGL batch, just like standard Sprites, so doesn't introduce any additional shader overhead. Because the Mesh just generates vertices into the WebGL batch, like any other Sprite, you can use all of the common Game Object components on a Mesh too, such as a custom pipeline, mask, blend mode or texture.

Note that the Mesh object is WebGL only and does not have a Canvas counterpart.

The Mesh origin is always 0.5 x 0.5 and cannot be changed.

Constructor:

new Mesh(scene, [x], [y], [texture], [frame], [vertices], [uvs], [indicies], [containsZ], [normals], [colors], [alphas])

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
scene Phaser.Scene

The Scene to which this Game Object belongs. A Game Object can only belong to one Scene at a time.

x number <optional>

The horizontal position of this Game Object in the world.

y number <optional>

The vertical position of this Game Object in the world.

texture string | Phaser.Textures.Texture <optional>

The key, or instance of the Texture this Game Object will use to render with, as stored in the Texture Manager.

frame string | number <optional>

An optional frame from the Texture this Game Object is rendering with.

vertices Array.<number> <optional>

The vertices array. Either xy pairs, or xyz if the containsZ parameter is true (but see note).

uvs Array.<number> <optional>

The UVs pairs array.

indicies Array.<number> <optional>

Optional vertex indicies array. If you don't have one, pass null or an empty array.

containsZ boolean <optional> false

Does the vertices data include a z component? Note: If not, it will be assumed z=0, see method panZ or setOrtho.

normals Array.<number> <optional>

Optional vertex normals array. If you don't have one, pass null or an empty array.

colors number | Array.<number> <optional> 0xffffff

An array of colors, one per vertex, or a single color value applied to all vertices.

alphas number | Array.<number> <optional> 1

An array of alpha values, one per vertex, or a single alpha value applied to all vertices.

Since: 3.0.0

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Members

<private> _alpha: number
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Description:

Private internal value. Holds the global alpha value.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle#_alpha
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> _blendMode: number
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Description:

Private internal value. Holds the current blend mode.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode#_blendMode
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> _depth: number
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Description:

Private internal value. Holds the depth of the Game Object.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#_depth
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> _rotation: number
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Description:

Private internal value. Holds the rotation value in radians.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#_rotation
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> _scaleX: number
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Description:

Private internal value. Holds the horizontal scale value.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#_scaleX
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> _scaleY: number
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Description:

Private internal value. Holds the vertical scale value.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#_scaleY
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> _sizeComponent: boolean
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Description:

A property indicating that a Game Object has this component.

Type:
boolean
Default: true
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#_sizeComponent
Since: 3.2.0
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<private> _visible: boolean
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Description:

Private internal value. Holds the visible value.

Type:
boolean
Default: true
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible#_visible
Since: 3.0.0
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active: boolean
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Description:

The active state of this Game Object. A Game Object with an active state of true is processed by the Scenes UpdateList, if added to it. An active object is one which is having its logic and internal systems updated.

Type:
boolean
Default: true
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#active
Since: 3.0.0
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alpha: number
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Description:

The alpha value of the Game Object.

This is a global value, impacting the entire Game Object, not just a region of it.

Type:
number
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle#alpha
Since: 3.0.0
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angle: number
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Description:

The angle of this Game Object as expressed in degrees.

Phaser uses a right-hand clockwise rotation system, where 0 is right, 90 is down, 180/-180 is left and -90 is up.

If you prefer to work in radians, see the rotation property instead.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#angle
Since: 3.0.0
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blendMode: string | number | Phaser.BlendModes
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Description:

Sets the Blend Mode being used by this Game Object.

This can be a const, such as Phaser.BlendModes.SCREEN, or an integer, such as 4 (for Overlay)

Under WebGL only the following Blend Modes are available:

  • NORMAL
  • ADD
  • MULTIPLY
  • SCREEN
  • ERASE

Canvas has more available depending on browser support.

You can also create your own custom Blend Modes in WebGL.

Blend modes have different effects under Canvas and WebGL, and from browser to browser, depending on support. Blend Modes also cause a WebGL batch flush should it encounter a new blend mode. For these reasons try to be careful about the construction of your Scene and the frequency of which blend modes are used.

Type:
string | number | Phaser.BlendModes
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode#blendMode
Since: 3.0.0
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<nullable> body: MatterJS.BodyType | Phaser.Physics.Arcade.Body | Phaser.Physics.Arcade.StaticBody
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Description:

If this Game Object is enabled for Arcade or Matter Physics then this property will contain a reference to a Physics Body.

Type:
Default: null
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#body
Since: 3.0.0
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cameraFilter: number
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Description:

A bitmask that controls if this Game Object is drawn by a Camera or not. Not usually set directly, instead call Camera.ignore, however you can set this property directly using the Camera.id property:

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#cameraFilter
Since: 3.0.0
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Description:

A Data Manager. It allows you to store, query and get key/value paired information specific to this Game Object. null by default. Automatically created if you use getData or setData or setDataEnabled.

Type:
Default: null
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#data
Since: 3.0.0
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debugCallback: function
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Description:

You can optionally choose to render the vertices of this Mesh to a Graphics instance.

Achieve this by setting the debugCallback and the debugGraphic properties.

You can do this in a single call via the Mesh.setDebug method, which will use the built-in debug function. You can also set it to your own callback. The callback will be invoked once per render and sent the following parameters:

debugCallback(src, meshLength, verts)

src is the Mesh instance being debugged. meshLength is the number of mesh vertices in total. verts is an array of the translated vertex coordinates.

To disable rendering, set this property back to null.

Please note that high vertex count Meshes will struggle to debug properly.

Type:
function
Since: 3.50.0
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Description:

The Graphics instance that the debug vertices will be drawn to, if setDebug has been called.

Type:
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Only webGL defaultPipeline: Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLPipeline
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Description:

The initial WebGL pipeline of this Game Object.

If you call resetPipeline on this Game Object, the pipeline is reset to this default.

Type:
Default: null
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#defaultPipeline
Since: 3.0.0
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depth: number
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Description:

The depth of this Game Object within the Scene. Ensure this value is only ever set to a number data-type.

The depth is also known as the 'z-index' in some environments, and allows you to change the rendering order of Game Objects, without actually moving their position in the display list.

The default depth is zero. A Game Object with a higher depth value will always render in front of one with a lower value.

Setting the depth will queue a depth sort event within the Scene.

Type:
number
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#depth
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> dirtyCache: Array.<number>
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Description:

An internal cache, used to compare position, rotation, scale and face data each frame, to avoid math calculations in preUpdate.

Cache structure = position xyz | rotation xyz | scale xyz | face count | view | ortho

Type:
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Since: 3.50.0
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displayHeight: number
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Description:

The displayed height of this Game Object.

This value takes into account the scale factor.

Setting this value will adjust the Game Object's scale property.

Type:
number
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#displayHeight
Since: 3.0.0
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Description:

Holds a reference to the Display List that contains this Game Object.

This is set automatically when this Game Object is added to a Scene or Layer.

You should treat this property as being read-only.

Type:
Default: null
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#displayList
Since: 3.50.0
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displayWidth: number
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Description:

The displayed width of this Game Object.

This value takes into account the scale factor.

Setting this value will adjust the Game Object's scale property.

Type:
number
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#displayWidth
Since: 3.0.0
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faces: Array.<Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Face>
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Description:

An array containing the Face instances belonging to this Mesh.

A Face consists of 3 Vertex objects.

This array is populated during calls such as addVertices or addOBJ.

Type:
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<readonly> fov: number
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Description:

The Camera fov (field of view) in degrees.

This is set automatically as part of the Mesh.setPerspective call, but exposed here for additional math.

Do not modify this property directly, doing so will not change the fov. For that, call the respective Mesh methods.

Type:
number
Since: 3.60.0
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Description:

The Texture Frame this Game Object is using to render with.

Type:
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#frame
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL hasPostPipeline: boolean
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Description:

Does this Game Object have any Post Pipelines set?

Type:
boolean
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#hasPostPipeline
Since: 3.60.0
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<readonly> hasTransformComponent: boolean
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Description:

A property indicating that a Game Object has this component.

Type:
boolean
Default: true
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#hasTransformComponent
Since: 3.60.0
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height: number
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Description:

The native (un-scaled) height of this Game Object.

Changing this value will not change the size that the Game Object is rendered in-game. For that you need to either set the scale of the Game Object (setScale) or use the displayHeight property.

Type:
number
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#height
Since: 3.0.0
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hideCCW: boolean
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Description:

When rendering, skip any Face that isn't counter clockwise?

Enable this to hide backward-facing Faces during rendering.

Disable it to render all Faces.

Type:
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Since: 3.50.0
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ignoreDestroy: boolean
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Description:

This Game Object will ignore all calls made to its destroy method if this flag is set to true. This includes calls that may come from a Group, Container or the Scene itself. While it allows you to persist a Game Object across Scenes, please understand you are entirely responsible for managing references to and from this Game Object.

Type:
boolean
Default: false
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#ignoreDestroy
Since: 3.5.0
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ignoreDirtyCache: boolean
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Description:

By default, the Mesh will check to see if its model or view transform has changed each frame and only recalculate the vertex positions if they have.

This avoids lots of additional math in the preUpdate step when not required.

However, if you are performing per-Face or per-Vertex manipulation on this Mesh, such as tweening a Face, or moving it without moving the rest of the Mesh, then you may need to disable the dirty cache in order for the Mesh to re-render correctly. You can toggle this property to do that. Please note that leaving this set to true will cause the Mesh to recalculate the position of every single vertex in it, every single frame. So only really do this if you know you need it.

Type:
boolean
Since: 3.50.0
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Description:

If this Game Object is enabled for input then this property will contain an InteractiveObject instance. Not usually set directly. Instead call GameObject.setInteractive().

Type:
Default: null
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#input
Since: 3.0.0
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<private> isCropped: boolean
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Description:

Internal flag. Not to be set by this Game Object.

Type:
boolean
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#isCropped
Since: 3.11.0
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modelPosition: Phaser.Math.Vector3
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Description:

A Vector3 containing the 3D position of the vertices in this Mesh.

Modifying the components of this property will allow you to reposition where the vertices are rendered within the Mesh. This happens in the preUpdate phase, where each vertex is transformed using the view and projection matrices.

Changing this property will impact all vertices being rendered by this Mesh.

You can also adjust the 'view' by using the pan methods.

Type:
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modelRotation: Phaser.Math.Vector3
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Description:

A Vector3 containing the 3D rotation of the vertices in this Mesh.

The values should be given in radians, i.e. to rotate the vertices by 90 degrees you can use modelRotation.x = Phaser.Math.DegToRad(90).

Modifying the components of this property will allow you to rotate the vertices within the Mesh. This happens in the preUpdate phase, where each vertex is transformed using the view and projection matrices.

Changing this property will impact all vertices being rendered by this Mesh.

Type:
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modelScale: Phaser.Math.Vector3
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Description:

A Vector3 containing the 3D scale of the vertices in this Mesh.

Modifying the components of this property will allow you to scale the vertices within the Mesh. This happens in the preUpdate phase, where each vertex is transformed using the view and projection matrices.

Changing this property will impact all vertices being rendered by this Mesh.

Type:
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name: string
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Description:

The name of this Game Object. Empty by default and never populated by Phaser, this is left for developers to use.

Type:
string
Default: ''
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#name
Since: 3.0.0
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parentContainer: Phaser.GameObjects.Container
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Description:

The parent Container of this Game Object, if it has one.

Type:
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#parentContainer
Since: 3.4.0
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Description:

The current WebGL pipeline of this Game Object.

Type:
Default: null
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#pipeline
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL pipelineData: object
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Description:

An object to store pipeline specific data in, to be read by the pipelines this Game Object uses.

Type:
object
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#pipelineData
Since: 3.50.0
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Description:

The Post FX component of this Game Object.

This component allows you to apply a variety of built-in effects to this Game Object, such as glow, blur, bloom, displacements, vignettes and more. You access them via this property, for example:

const player = this.add.sprite();
player.postFX.addBloom();

All FX are WebGL only and do not have Canvas counterparts.

Please see the FX Class for more details and available methods.

This property is always null until the initPostPipeline method is called.

Type:
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#postFX
Since: 3.60.0
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Only webGL postPipelineData: object
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Description:

An object to store pipeline specific data in, to be read by the pipelines this Game Object uses.

Type:
object
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#postPipelineData
Since: 3.60.0
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Only webGL postPipelines: Array.<Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.Pipelines.PostFXPipeline>
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Description:

The WebGL Post FX Pipelines this Game Object uses for post-render effects.

The pipelines are processed in the order in which they appear in this array.

If you modify this array directly, be sure to set the hasPostPipeline property accordingly.

Type:
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#postPipelines
Since: 3.60.0
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Only webGL <nullable> preFX: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.FX
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Description:

The Pre FX component of this Game Object.

This component allows you to apply a variety of built-in effects to this Game Object, such as glow, blur, bloom, displacements, vignettes and more. You access them via this property, for example:

const player = this.add.sprite();
player.preFX.addBloom();

Only the following Game Objects support Pre FX:

  • Image
  • Sprite
  • TileSprite
  • Text
  • RenderTexture
  • Video

All FX are WebGL only and do not have Canvas counterparts.

Please see the FX Class for more details and available methods.

Type:
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#preFX
Since: 3.60.0
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projectionMatrix: Phaser.Math.Matrix4
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Description:

The projection matrix for this Mesh.

Update it with the setPerspective or setOrtho methods.

Type:
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renderFlags: number
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Description:

The flags that are compared against RENDER_MASK to determine if this Game Object will render or not. The bits are 0001 | 0010 | 0100 | 1000 set by the components Visible, Alpha, Transform and Texture respectively. If those components are not used by your custom class then you can use this bitmask as you wish.

Type:
number
Default: 15
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#renderFlags
Since: 3.0.0
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rotation: number
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Description:

The angle of this Game Object in radians.

Phaser uses a right-hand clockwise rotation system, where 0 is right, PI/2 is down, +-PI is left and -PI/2 is up.

If you prefer to work in degrees, see the angle property instead.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#rotation
Since: 3.0.0
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scale: number
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Description:

This is a special setter that allows you to set both the horizontal and vertical scale of this Game Object to the same value, at the same time. When reading this value the result returned is (scaleX + scaleY) / 2.

Use of this property implies you wish the horizontal and vertical scales to be equal to each other. If this isn't the case, use the scaleX or scaleY properties instead.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#scale
Since: 3.18.0
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scaleX: number
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Description:

The horizontal scale of this Game Object.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#scaleX
Since: 3.0.0
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scaleY: number
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Description:

The vertical scale of this Game Object.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#scaleY
Since: 3.0.0
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scene: Phaser.Scene
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Description:

A reference to the Scene to which this Game Object belongs.

Game Objects can only belong to one Scene.

You should consider this property as being read-only. You cannot move a Game Object to another Scene by simply changing it.

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Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#scene
Since: 3.0.0
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scrollFactorX: number
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Description:

The horizontal scroll factor of this Game Object.

The scroll factor controls the influence of the movement of a Camera upon this Game Object.

When a camera scrolls it will change the location at which this Game Object is rendered on-screen. It does not change the Game Objects actual position values.

A value of 1 means it will move exactly in sync with a camera. A value of 0 means it will not move at all, even if the camera moves. Other values control the degree to which the camera movement is mapped to this Game Object.

Please be aware that scroll factor values other than 1 are not taken in to consideration when calculating physics collisions. Bodies always collide based on their world position, but changing the scroll factor is a visual adjustment to where the textures are rendered, which can offset them from physics bodies if not accounted for in your code.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor#scrollFactorX
Since: 3.0.0
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scrollFactorY: number
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Description:

The vertical scroll factor of this Game Object.

The scroll factor controls the influence of the movement of a Camera upon this Game Object.

When a camera scrolls it will change the location at which this Game Object is rendered on-screen. It does not change the Game Objects actual position values.

A value of 1 means it will move exactly in sync with a camera. A value of 0 means it will not move at all, even if the camera moves. Other values control the degree to which the camera movement is mapped to this Game Object.

Please be aware that scroll factor values other than 1 are not taken in to consideration when calculating physics collisions. Bodies always collide based on their world position, but changing the scroll factor is a visual adjustment to where the textures are rendered, which can offset them from physics bodies if not accounted for in your code.

Type:
number
Default: 1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor#scrollFactorY
Since: 3.0.0
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state: number | string
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Description:

The current state of this Game Object.

Phaser itself will never modify this value, although plugins may do so.

Use this property to track the state of a Game Object during its lifetime. For example, it could change from a state of 'moving', to 'attacking', to 'dead'. The state value should be an integer (ideally mapped to a constant in your game code), or a string. These are recommended to keep it light and simple, with fast comparisons. If you need to store complex data about your Game Object, look at using the Data Component instead.

Type:
number | string
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#state
Since: 3.16.0
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tabIndex: number
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Description:

The Tab Index of the Game Object. Reserved for future use by plugins and the Input Manager.

Type:
number
Default: -1
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#tabIndex
Since: 3.0.0
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Description:

The Texture this Game Object is using to render with.

Type:
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#texture
Since: 3.0.0
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tintFill: boolean
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Description:

The tint fill mode.

false = An additive tint (the default), where vertices colors are blended with the texture. true = A fill tint, where the vertex colors replace the texture, but respects texture alpha.

Type:
boolean
Default: false
Since: 3.50.0
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<private> totalFrame: number
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Description:

Internal cache var for the total number of faces rendered this frame.

See totalRendered instead for the actual value.

Type:
number
Since: 3.50.0
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<readonly> totalRendered: number
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Description:

How many faces were rendered by this Mesh Game Object in the last draw? This is reset in the preUpdate method and then incremented each time a face is drawn. Note that in multi-camera Scenes this value may exceed that found in Mesh.getFaceCount due to cameras drawing the same faces more than once.

Type:
number
Since: 3.50.0
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transformMatrix: Phaser.Math.Matrix4
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Description:

The transformation matrix for this Mesh.

Type:
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type: string
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Description:

A textual representation of this Game Object, i.e. sprite. Used internally by Phaser but is available for your own custom classes to populate.

Type:
string
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#type
Since: 3.0.0
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vertices: Array.<Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Vertex>
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Description:

An array containing Vertex instances. One instance per vertex in this Mesh.

This array is populated during calls such as addVertex or addOBJ.

Type:
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viewMatrix: Phaser.Math.Matrix4
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Description:

The view matrix for this Mesh.

Type:
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viewPosition: Phaser.Math.Vector3
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Description:

The view position for this Mesh.

Use the methodspanX, panY and panZ to adjust the view.

Type:
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visible: boolean
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Description:

The visible state of the Game Object.

An invisible Game Object will skip rendering, but will still process update logic.

Type:
boolean
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible#visible
Since: 3.0.0
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w: number
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Description:

The w position of this Game Object.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#w
Since: 3.0.0
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width: number
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Description:

The native (un-scaled) width of this Game Object.

Changing this value will not change the size that the Game Object is rendered in-game. For that you need to either set the scale of the Game Object (setScale) or use the displayWidth property.

Type:
number
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#width
Since: 3.0.0
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x: number
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Description:

The x position of this Game Object.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#x
Since: 3.0.0
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y: number
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Description:

The y position of this Game Object.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#y
Since: 3.0.0
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z: number
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Description:

The z position of this Game Object.

Note: The z position does not control the rendering order of 2D Game Objects. Use Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#depth instead.

Type:
number
Default: 0
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#z
Since: 3.0.0
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Methods

addFace(vertex1, vertex2, vertex3)
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Description:

Adds a new Face into the faces array of this Mesh.

A Face consists of references to 3 Vertex instances, which must be provided.

Parameters:

name type description
vertex1 Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Vertex

The first vertex of the Face.

vertex2 Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Vertex

The second vertex of the Face.

vertex3 Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Vertex

The third vertex of the Face.

Returns:
Description:

This Mesh Game Object.

Since: 3.50.0
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addListener(event, fn, [context])
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Description:

Add a listener for a given event.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
event string | symbol

The event name.

fn function

The listener function.

context * <optional> this

The context to invoke the listener with.

Returns:
Description:

this.

Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#addListener
Since: 3.0.0
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addToDisplayList([displayList])
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Description:

Adds this Game Object to the given Display List.

If no Display List is specified, it will default to the Display List owned by the Scene to which this Game Object belongs.

A Game Object can only exist on one Display List at any given time, but may move freely between them.

If this Game Object is already on another Display List when this method is called, it will first be removed from it, before being added to the new list.

You can query which list it is on by looking at the Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#displayList property.

If a Game Object isn't on any display list, it will not be rendered. If you just wish to temporarly disable it from rendering, consider using the setVisible method, instead.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
displayList Phaser.GameObjects.DisplayList | Phaser.GameObjects.Layer <optional>

The Display List to add to. Defaults to the Scene Display List.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#addToDisplayList
Since: 3.53.0
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addToUpdateList()
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Description:

Adds this Game Object to the Update List belonging to the Scene.

When a Game Object is added to the Update List it will have its preUpdate method called every game frame. This method is passed two parameters: delta and time.

If you wish to run your own logic within preUpdate then you should always call super.preUpdate(delta, time) within it, or it may fail to process required operations, such as Sprite animations.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#addToUpdateList
Since: 3.53.0
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addVertex(x, y, z, u, v, [color], [alpha])
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Description:

Adds a new Vertex into the vertices array of this Mesh.

Just adding a vertex isn't enough to render it. You need to also make it part of a Face, with 3 Vertex instances per Face.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
x number

The x position of the vertex.

y number

The y position of the vertex.

z number

The z position of the vertex.

u number

The UV u coordinate of the vertex.

v number

The UV v coordinate of the vertex.

color number <optional> 0xffffff

The color value of the vertex.

alpha number <optional> 1

The alpha value of the vertex.

Returns:
Description:

This Mesh Game Object.

Since: 3.50.0
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addVertices(vertices, uvs, [indicies], [containsZ], [normals], [colors], [alphas])
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Description:

Adds new vertices to this Mesh by parsing the given data.

This method will take vertex data in one of two formats, based on the containsZ parameter.

If your vertex data are x, y pairs, then containsZ should be false (this is the default, and will result in z=0 for each vertex).

If your vertex data is groups of x, y and z values, then the containsZ parameter must be true.

The uvs parameter is a numeric array consisting of u and v pairs.

The normals parameter is a numeric array consisting of x, y vertex normal values and, if containsZ is true, z values as well.

The indicies parameter is an optional array that, if given, is an indexed list of vertices to be added.

The colors parameter is an optional array, or single value, that if given sets the color of each vertex created.

The alphas parameter is an optional array, or single value, that if given sets the alpha of each vertex created.

When providing indexed data it is assumed that all of the arrays are indexed, not just the vertices.

The following example will create a 256 x 256 sized quad using an index array:

let mesh = new Mesh(this);  // Assuming `this` is a scene!
const vertices = [
  -128, 128,
  128, 128,
  -128, -128,
  128, -128
];

const uvs = [
  0, 1,
  1, 1,
  0, 0,
  1, 0
];

const indices = [ 0, 2, 1, 2, 3, 1 ];

mesh.addVertices(vertices, uvs, indicies);
// Note: Otherwise the added points will be "behind" the camera! This value will project vertex `x` & `y` values 1:1 to pixel values.
mesh.hideCCW = false;
mesh.setOrtho(mesh.width, mesh.height);

If the data is not indexed, it's assumed that the arrays all contain sequential data.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
vertices Array.<number>

The vertices array. Either xy pairs, or xyz if the containsZ parameter is true.

uvs Array.<number>

The UVs pairs array.

indicies Array.<number> <optional>

Optional vertex indicies array. If you don't have one, pass null or an empty array.

containsZ boolean <optional> false

Does the vertices data include a z component? If not, it will be assumed z=0, see methods panZ or setOrtho.

normals Array.<number> <optional>

Optional vertex normals array. If you don't have one, pass null or an empty array.

colors number | Array.<number> <optional> 0xffffff

An array of colors, one per vertex, or a single color value applied to all vertices.

alphas number | Array.<number> <optional> 1

An array of alpha values, one per vertex, or a single alpha value applied to all vertices.

Returns:
Description:

This Mesh Game Object.

Since: 3.50.0
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addVerticesFromObj(key, [scale], [x], [y], [z], [rotateX], [rotateY], [rotateZ], [zIsUp])
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Description:

This method will add the data from a triangulated Wavefront OBJ model file to this Mesh.

The data should have been loaded via the OBJFile:

this.load.obj(key, url);

Then use the same key as the first parameter to this method.

Multiple Mesh Game Objects can use the same model data without impacting on each other.

Make sure your 3D package has triangulated the model data prior to exporting it.

You can add multiple models to a single Mesh, although they will act as one when moved or rotated. You can scale the model data, should it be too small, or too large, to see. You can also offset the vertices of the model via the x, y and z parameters.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
key string

The key of the model data in the OBJ Cache to add to this Mesh.

scale number <optional> 1

An amount to scale the model data by. Use this if the model has exported too small, or large, to see.

x number <optional> 0

Translate the model x position by this amount.

y number <optional> 0

Translate the model y position by this amount.

z number <optional> 0

Translate the model z position by this amount.

rotateX number <optional> 0

Rotate the model on the x axis by this amount, in radians.

rotateY number <optional> 0

Rotate the model on the y axis by this amount, in radians.

rotateZ number <optional> 0

Rotate the model on the z axis by this amount, in radians.

zIsUp boolean <optional> true

Is the z axis up (true), or is y axis up (false)?

Returns:
Description:

This Mesh Game Object.

Since: 3.50.0
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addedToScene()
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Description:

This callback is invoked when this Game Object is added to a Scene.

Can be overriden by custom Game Objects, but be aware of some Game Objects that will use this, such as Sprites, to add themselves into the Update List.

You can also listen for the ADDED_TO_SCENE event from this Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#addedToScene
Since: 3.50.0
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clear()
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Description:

Iterates and destroys all current Faces in this Mesh, then resets the faces and vertices arrays.

Returns:
Description:

This Mesh Game Object.

Since: 3.50.0
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clearAlpha()
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Description:

Clears all alpha values associated with this Game Object.

Immediately sets the alpha levels back to 1 (fully opaque).

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle#clearAlpha
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL clearFX()
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Description:

Removes all Pre and Post FX Controllers from this Game Object.

If you wish to remove a single controller, use the preFX.remove(fx) or postFX.remove(fx) methods instead.

If you wish to clear a single controller, use the preFX.clear() or postFX.clear() methods instead.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#clearFX
Since: 3.60.0
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clearMask([destroyMask])
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Description:

Clears the mask that this Game Object was using.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
destroyMask boolean <optional> false

Destroy the mask before clearing it?

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask#clearMask
Since: 3.6.2
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Only webGL clearTint()
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Description:

Clears all tint values associated with this Game Object.

Immediately sets the color values back to 0xffffff on all vertices, which results in no visible change to the texture.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Since: 3.60.0
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copyPosition(source)
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Description:

Copies an object's coordinates to this Game Object's position.

Parameters:

name type description
source Phaser.Types.Math.Vector2Like | Phaser.Types.Math.Vector3Like | Phaser.Types.Math.Vector4Like

An object with numeric 'x', 'y', 'z', or 'w' properties. Undefined values are not copied.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#copyPosition
Since: 3.50.0
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createBitmapMask([maskObject], [x], [y], [texture], [frame])
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Description:

Creates and returns a Bitmap Mask. This mask can be used by any Game Object, including this one, or a Dynamic Texture.

Note: Bitmap Masks only work on WebGL. Geometry Masks work on both WebGL and Canvas.

To create the mask you need to pass in a reference to a renderable Game Object. A renderable Game Object is one that uses a texture to render with, such as an Image, Sprite, Render Texture or BitmapText.

If you do not provide a renderable object, and this Game Object has a texture, it will use itself as the object. This means you can call this method to create a Bitmap Mask from any renderable texture-based Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
maskObject Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject | Phaser.Textures.DynamicTexture <optional>

The Game Object or Dynamic Texture that will be used as the mask. If null it will generate an Image Game Object using the rest of the arguments.

x number <optional>

If creating a Game Object, the horizontal position in the world.

y number <optional>

If creating a Game Object, the vertical position in the world.

texture string | Phaser.Textures.Texture <optional>

If creating a Game Object, the key, or instance of the Texture it will use to render with, as stored in the Texture Manager.

frame string | number | Phaser.Textures.Frame <optional>

If creating a Game Object, an optional frame from the Texture this Game Object is rendering with.

Returns:
Description:

This Bitmap Mask that was created.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask#createBitmapMask
Since: 3.6.2
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createGeometryMask([graphics])
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Description:

Creates and returns a Geometry Mask. This mask can be used by any Game Object, including this one.

To create the mask you need to pass in a reference to a Graphics Game Object.

If you do not provide a graphics object, and this Game Object is an instance of a Graphics object, then it will use itself to create the mask.

This means you can call this method to create a Geometry Mask from any Graphics Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
graphics Phaser.GameObjects.Graphics | Phaser.GameObjects.Shape <optional>

A Graphics Game Object, or any kind of Shape Game Object. The geometry within it will be used as the mask.

Returns:
Description:

This Geometry Mask that was created.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask#createGeometryMask
Since: 3.6.2
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depthSort()
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Description:

Runs a depth sort across all Faces in this Mesh, comparing their averaged depth.

This is called automatically if you use any of the rotate methods, but you can also invoke it to sort the Faces should you manually position them.

Returns:
Description:

This Mesh Game Object.

Since: 3.50.0
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destroy([fromScene])
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Description:

Destroys this Game Object removing it from the Display List and Update List and severing all ties to parent resources.

Also removes itself from the Input Manager and Physics Manager if previously enabled.

Use this to remove a Game Object from your game if you don't ever plan to use it again. As long as no reference to it exists within your own code it should become free for garbage collection by the browser.

If you just want to temporarily disable an object then look at using the Game Object Pool instead of destroying it, as destroyed objects cannot be resurrected.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
fromScene boolean <optional> false

True if this Game Object is being destroyed by the Scene, false if not.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#destroy
Since: 3.0.0
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disableInteractive([resetCursor])
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Description:

If this Game Object has previously been enabled for input, this will disable it.

An object that is disabled for input stops processing or being considered for input events, but can be turned back on again at any time by simply calling setInteractive() with no arguments provided.

If want to completely remove interaction from this Game Object then use removeInteractive instead.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
resetCursor boolean <optional> false

Should the currently active Input cursor, if any, be reset to the default cursor?

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#disableInteractive
Since: 3.7.0
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emit(event, [args])
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Description:

Calls each of the listeners registered for a given event.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
event string | symbol

The event name.

args * <optional>

Additional arguments that will be passed to the event handler.

Returns:
Description:

true if the event had listeners, else false.

Type:
  • boolean
Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#emit
Since: 3.0.0
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eventNames()
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Description:

Return an array listing the events for which the emitter has registered listeners.

Type:
  • Array.<(string
  • symbol)>
Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#eventNames
Since: 3.0.0
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getData(key)
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Description:

Retrieves the value for the given key in this Game Objects Data Manager, or undefined if it doesn't exist.

You can also access values via the values object. For example, if you had a key called gold you can do either:

sprite.getData('gold');

Or access the value directly:

sprite.data.values.gold;

You can also pass in an array of keys, in which case an array of values will be returned:

sprite.getData([ 'gold', 'armor', 'health' ]);

This approach is useful for destructuring arrays in ES6.

Parameters:

name type description
key string | Array.<string>

The key of the value to retrieve, or an array of keys.

Returns:
Description:

The value belonging to the given key, or an array of values, the order of which will match the input array.

Type:
  • *
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#getData
Since: 3.0.0
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getDisplayList()
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Description:

Returns a reference to the underlying display list array that contains this Game Object, which will be either the Scene's Display List or the internal list belonging to its parent Container, if it has one.

If this Game Object is not on a display list or in a container, it will return null.

You should be very careful with this method, and understand that it returns a direct reference to the internal array used by the Display List. Mutating this array directly can cause all kinds of subtle and difficult to debug issues in your game.

Returns:
Description:

The internal Display List array of Game Objects, or null.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#getDisplayList
Since: 3.85.0
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getFace(index)
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Description:

Returns the Face at the given index in this Mesh Game Object.

Parameters:

name type description
index number

The index of the Face to get.

Returns:
Description:

The Face at the given index, or undefined if index out of range.

Since: 3.50.0
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getFaceAt(x, y, [camera])
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Description:

Return an array of Face objects from this Mesh that intersect with the given coordinates.

The given position is translated through the matrix of this Mesh and the given Camera, before being compared against the vertices.

If more than one Face intersects, they will all be returned in the array, but the array will be depth sorted first, so the first element will always be that closest to the camera.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
x number

The x position to check against.

y number

The y position to check against.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera <optional>

The camera to pass the coordinates through. If not give, the default Scene Camera is used.

Returns:
Description:

An array of Face objects that intersect with the given point, ordered by depth.

Type:
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getFaceCount()
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Description:

Returns the total number of Faces in this Mesh Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

The number of Faces in this Mesh Game Object.

Type:
  • number
Since: 3.50.0
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getIndexList()
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Description:

Returns an array containing the display list index of either this Game Object, or if it has one, its parent Container. It then iterates up through all of the parent containers until it hits the root of the display list (which is index 0 in the returned array).

Used internally by the InputPlugin but also useful if you wish to find out the display depth of this Game Object and all of its ancestors.

Returns:
Description:

An array of display list position indexes.

Type:
  • Array.<number>
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#getIndexList
Since: 3.4.0
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getLocalPoint(x, y, [point], [camera])
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Description:

Takes the given x and y coordinates and converts them into local space for this Game Object, taking into account parent and local transforms, and the Display Origin.

The returned Vector2 contains the translated point in its properties.

A Camera needs to be provided in order to handle modified scroll factors. If no camera is specified, it will use the main camera from the Scene to which this Game Object belongs.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
x number

The x position to translate.

y number

The y position to translate.

point Phaser.Math.Vector2 <optional>

A Vector2, or point-like object, to store the results in.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera <optional>

The Camera which is being tested against. If not given will use the Scene default camera.

Returns:
Description:

The translated point.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getLocalPoint
Since: 3.50.0
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getLocalTransformMatrix([tempMatrix])
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Description:

Gets the local transform matrix for this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
tempMatrix Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix <optional>

The matrix to populate with the values from this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

The populated Transform Matrix.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getLocalTransformMatrix
Since: 3.4.0
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getParentRotation()
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Description:

Gets the sum total rotation of all of this Game Objects parent Containers.

The returned value is in radians and will be zero if this Game Object has no parent container.

Returns:
Description:

The sum total rotation, in radians, of all parent containers of this Game Object.

Type:
  • number
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getParentRotation
Since: 3.18.0
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Only webGL getPipelineName()
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Description:

Gets the name of the WebGL Pipeline this Game Object is currently using.

Returns:
Description:

The string-based name of the pipeline being used by this Game Object, or null.

Type:
  • string
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#getPipelineName
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL getPostPipeline(pipeline)
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Description:

Gets a Post Pipeline instance from this Game Object, based on the given name, and returns it.

Parameters:

name type description
pipeline string | function | Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.Pipelines.PostFXPipeline

The string-based name of the pipeline, or a pipeline class.

Returns:
Description:

An array of all the Post Pipelines matching the name. This array will be empty if there was no match. If there was only one single match, that pipeline is returned directly, not in an array.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#getPostPipeline
Since: 3.60.0
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getVertexCount()
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Description:

Returns the total number of Vertices in this Mesh Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

The number of Vertices in this Mesh Game Object.

Type:
  • number
Since: 3.50.0
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getWorldTransformMatrix([tempMatrix], [parentMatrix])
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Description:

Gets the world transform matrix for this Game Object, factoring in any parent Containers.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
tempMatrix Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix <optional>

The matrix to populate with the values from this Game Object.

parentMatrix Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix <optional>

A temporary matrix to hold parent values during the calculations.

Returns:
Description:

The populated Transform Matrix.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getWorldTransformMatrix
Since: 3.4.0
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hasFaceAt(x, y, [camera])
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Description:

Tests to see if any face in this Mesh intersects with the given coordinates.

The given position is translated through the matrix of this Mesh and the given Camera, before being compared against the vertices.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
x number

The x position to check against.

y number

The y position to check against.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera <optional>

The camera to pass the coordinates through. If not give, the default Scene Camera is used.

Returns:
Description:

Returns true if any face of this Mesh intersects with the given coordinate, otherwise false.

Type:
  • boolean
Since: 3.60.0
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incData(key, [amount])
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Description:

Increase a value for the given key within this Game Objects Data Manager. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is increased from 0.

If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via setDataEnabled) then it will be enabled before setting the value.

If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created.

When the value is first set, a setdata event is emitted from this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
key string

The key to change the value for.

amount number <optional> 1

The amount to increase the given key by. Pass a negative value to decrease the key.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#incData
Since: 3.23.0
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Only webGL initPipeline([pipeline])
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Description:

Sets the initial WebGL Pipeline of this Game Object.

This should only be called during the instantiation of the Game Object. After that, use setPipeline.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
pipeline string | Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLPipeline <optional>

Either the string-based name of the pipeline, or a pipeline instance to set.

Returns:
Description:

true if the pipeline was set successfully, otherwise false.

Type:
  • boolean
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#initPipeline
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL initPostPipeline([preFX])
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Description:

This should only be called during the instantiation of the Game Object.

It is called by default by all core Game Objects and doesn't need calling again.

After that, use setPostPipeline.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
preFX boolean <optional> false

Does this Game Object support Pre FX?

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#initPostPipeline
Since: 3.60.0
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isDirty()
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Description:

Checks if the transformation data in this mesh is dirty.

This is used internally by the preUpdate step to determine if the vertices should be recalculated or not.

Returns:
Description:

Returns true if the data of this mesh is dirty, otherwise false.

Type:
  • boolean
Since: 3.50.0
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listenerCount(event)
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Description:

Return the number of listeners listening to a given event.

Parameters:

name type description
event string | symbol

The event name.

Returns:
Description:

The number of listeners.

Type:
  • number
Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#listenerCount
Since: 3.0.0
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listeners(event)
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Description:

Return the listeners registered for a given event.

Parameters:

name type description
event string | symbol

The event name.

Returns:
Description:

The registered listeners.

Type:
  • Array.<function()>
Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#listeners
Since: 3.0.0
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off(event, [fn], [context], [once])
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Description:

Remove the listeners of a given event.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
event string | symbol

The event name.

fn function <optional>

Only remove the listeners that match this function.

context * <optional>

Only remove the listeners that have this context.

once boolean <optional>

Only remove one-time listeners.

Returns:
Description:

this.

Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#off
Since: 3.0.0
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on(event, fn, [context])
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Description:

Add a listener for a given event.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
event string | symbol

The event name.

fn function

The listener function.

context * <optional> this

The context to invoke the listener with.

Returns:
Description:

this.

Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#on
Since: 3.0.0
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once(event, fn, [context])
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Description:

Add a one-time listener for a given event.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
event string | symbol

The event name.

fn function

The listener function.

context * <optional> this

The context to invoke the listener with.

Returns:
Description:

this.

Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#once
Since: 3.0.0
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panX(v)
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Description:

Translates the view position of this Mesh on the x axis by the given amount.

Parameters:

name type description
v number

The amount to pan by.

Since: 3.50.0
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panY(v)
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Description:

Translates the view position of this Mesh on the y axis by the given amount.

Parameters:

name type description
v number

The amount to pan by.

Since: 3.50.0
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panZ(v)
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Description:

Translates the view position of this Mesh on the z axis by the given amount.

As the default panZ value is 0, vertices with z=0 (the default) need special care or else they will not display as they are "behind" the camera.

Consider using mesh.panZ(mesh.height / (2 * Math.tan(Math.PI / 16))), which will interpret vertex geometry 1:1 with pixel geometry (or see setOrtho).

Parameters:

name type description
v number

The amount to pan by.

Since: 3.50.0
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<private> preDestroy()
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Description:

Handles the pre-destroy step for the Mesh, which removes the vertices and debug callbacks.

Since: 3.50.0
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<protected> preUpdate(time, delta)
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Description:

The Mesh update loop. The following takes place in this method:

First, the totalRendered and totalFrame properties are set.

If the view matrix of this Mesh isn't dirty, and the model position, rotate or scale properties are all clean, then the method returns at this point.

Otherwise, if the viewPosition is dirty (i.e. from calling a method like panZ), then it will refresh the viewMatrix.

After this, a new transformMatrix is built and it then iterates through all Faces in this Mesh, calling transformCoordinatesLocal on all of them. Internally, this updates every vertex, calculating its new transformed position, based on the new transform matrix.

Finally, the faces are depth sorted.

Parameters:

name type description
time number

The current timestamp.

delta number

The delta time, in ms, elapsed since the last frame.

Since: 3.50.0
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removeAllListeners([event])
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Description:

Remove all listeners, or those of the specified event.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
event string | symbol <optional>

The event name.

Returns:
Description:

this.

Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#removeAllListeners
Since: 3.0.0
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removeFromDisplayList()
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Description:

Removes this Game Object from the Display List it is currently on.

A Game Object can only exist on one Display List at any given time, but may move freely removed and added back at a later stage.

You can query which list it is on by looking at the Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#displayList property.

If a Game Object isn't on any Display List, it will not be rendered. If you just wish to temporarly disable it from rendering, consider using the setVisible method, instead.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removeFromDisplayList
Since: 3.53.0
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removeFromUpdateList()
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Description:

Removes this Game Object from the Scene's Update List.

When a Game Object is on the Update List, it will have its preUpdate method called every game frame. Calling this method will remove it from the list, preventing this.

Removing a Game Object from the Update List will stop most internal functions working. For example, removing a Sprite from the Update List will prevent it from being able to run animations.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removeFromUpdateList
Since: 3.53.0
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removeInteractive([resetCursor])
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Description:

If this Game Object has previously been enabled for input, this will queue it for removal, causing it to no longer be interactive. The removal happens on the next game step, it is not immediate.

The Interactive Object that was assigned to this Game Object will be destroyed, removed from the Input Manager and cleared from this Game Object.

If you wish to re-enable this Game Object at a later date you will need to re-create its InteractiveObject by calling setInteractive again.

If you wish to only temporarily stop an object from receiving input then use disableInteractive instead, as that toggles the interactive state, where-as this erases it completely.

If you wish to resize a hit area, don't remove and then set it as being interactive. Instead, access the hitarea object directly and resize the shape being used. I.e.: sprite.input.hitArea.setSize(width, height) (assuming the shape is a Rectangle, which it is by default.)

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
resetCursor boolean <optional> false

Should the currently active Input cursor, if any, be reset to the default cursor?

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removeInteractive
Since: 3.7.0
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removeListener(event, [fn], [context], [once])
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Description:

Remove the listeners of a given event.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
event string | symbol

The event name.

fn function <optional>

Only remove the listeners that match this function.

context * <optional>

Only remove the listeners that have this context.

once boolean <optional>

Only remove one-time listeners.

Returns:
Description:

this.

Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#removeListener
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL removePostPipeline(pipeline)
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Description:

Removes a type of Post Pipeline instances from this Game Object, based on the given name, and destroys them.

If you wish to remove all Post Pipelines use the resetPostPipeline method instead.

Parameters:

name type description
pipeline string | Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.Pipelines.PostFXPipeline

The string-based name of the pipeline, or a pipeline class.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#removePostPipeline
Since: 3.60.0
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removedFromScene()
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Description:

This callback is invoked when this Game Object is removed from a Scene.

Can be overriden by custom Game Objects, but be aware of some Game Objects that will use this, such as Sprites, to removed themselves from the Update List.

You can also listen for the REMOVED_FROM_SCENE event from this Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removedFromScene
Since: 3.50.0
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<private> renderCanvas(renderer, src, camera)
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Description:

This is a stub function for Mesh.Render. There is no Canvas renderer for Mesh objects.

Parameters:

name type description
renderer Phaser.Renderer.Canvas.CanvasRenderer

A reference to the current active Canvas renderer.

src Phaser.GameObjects.Mesh

The Game Object being rendered in this call.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera

The Camera that is rendering the Game Object.

Since: 3.0.0
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renderDebug(src, faces)
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Description:

The built-in Mesh debug rendering method.

See Mesh.setDebug for more details.

Parameters:

name type description
src Phaser.GameObjects.Mesh

The Mesh object being rendered.

faces Array.<Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Face>

An array of Faces.

Since: 3.50.0
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<private> renderWebGL(renderer, src, camera, parentMatrix, renderer, src, camera, parentMatrix)
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Description:

Renders this Game Object with the WebGL Renderer to the given Camera. The object will not render if any of its renderFlags are set or it is being actively filtered out by the Camera. This method should not be called directly. It is a utility function of the Render module.

Parameters:

name type description
renderer Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLRenderer

A reference to the current active WebGL renderer.

src Phaser.GameObjects.Mesh

The Game Object being rendered in this call.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera

The Camera that is rendering the Game Object.

parentMatrix Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix

This transform matrix is defined if the game object is nested

renderer Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLRenderer

A reference to the current active WebGL renderer.

src Phaser.GameObjects.Mesh

The Game Object being rendered in this call.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera

The Camera that is rendering the Game Object.

parentMatrix Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix

This transform matrix is defined if the game object is nested

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<private> renderWebGL(renderer, src, camera, parentMatrix, renderer, src, camera, parentMatrix)
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Description:

Renders this Game Object with the WebGL Renderer to the given Camera. The object will not render if any of its renderFlags are set or it is being actively filtered out by the Camera. This method should not be called directly. It is a utility function of the Render module.

Parameters:

name type description
renderer Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLRenderer

A reference to the current active WebGL renderer.

src Phaser.GameObjects.Mesh

The Game Object being rendered in this call.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera

The Camera that is rendering the Game Object.

parentMatrix Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix

This transform matrix is defined if the game object is nested

renderer Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLRenderer

A reference to the current active WebGL renderer.

src Phaser.GameObjects.Mesh

The Game Object being rendered in this call.

camera Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera

The Camera that is rendering the Game Object.

parentMatrix Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix

This transform matrix is defined if the game object is nested

Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL resetPipeline([resetData])
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Description:

Resets the WebGL Pipeline of this Game Object back to the default it was created with.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
resetData boolean <optional> false

Reset the pipelineData object to being an empty object?

Returns:
Description:

true if the pipeline was reset successfully, otherwise false.

Type:
  • boolean
Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#resetPipeline
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL resetPostPipeline([resetData])
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Description:

Resets the WebGL Post Pipelines of this Game Object. It does this by calling the destroy method on each post pipeline and then clearing the local array.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
resetData boolean <optional> false

Reset the postPipelineData object to being an empty object?

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#resetPostPipeline
Since: 3.60.0
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rotateX()
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Description:

The x rotation of the Model in 3D space, as specified in degrees.

If you need the value in radians use the modelRotation.x property directly.

Type:
  • number
Since: 3.60.0
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rotateY()
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Description:

The y rotation of the Model in 3D space, as specified in degrees.

If you need the value in radians use the modelRotation.y property directly.

Type:
  • number
Since: 3.60.0
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rotateZ()
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Description:

The z rotation of the Model in 3D space, as specified in degrees.

If you need the value in radians use the modelRotation.z property directly.

Type:
  • number
Since: 3.60.0
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setAbove(gameObject)
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Description:

Move this Game Object so that it appears above the given Game Object.

This means it will render immediately after the other object in the display list.

Both objects must belong to the same display list, or parent container.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Parameters:

name type description
gameObject Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject

The Game Object that this Game Object will be moved to be above.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setAbove
Since: 3.85.0
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setActive(value)
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Description:

Sets the active property of this Game Object and returns this Game Object for further chaining. A Game Object with its active property set to true will be updated by the Scenes UpdateList.

Parameters:

name type description
value boolean

True if this Game Object should be set as active, false if not.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setActive
Since: 3.0.0
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setAlpha([value])
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Description:

Set the Alpha level of this Game Object. The alpha controls the opacity of the Game Object as it renders. Alpha values are provided as a float between 0, fully transparent, and 1, fully opaque.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
value number <optional> 1

The alpha value applied across the whole Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle#setAlpha
Since: 3.0.0
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setAngle([degrees])
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Description:

Sets the angle of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
degrees number <optional>

The rotation of this Game Object, in degrees.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setAngle
Since: 3.0.0
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setBelow(gameObject)
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Description:

Move this Game Object so that it appears below the given Game Object.

This means it will render immediately under the other object in the display list.

Both objects must belong to the same display list, or parent container.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Parameters:

name type description
gameObject Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject

The Game Object that this Game Object will be moved to be below.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setBelow
Since: 3.85.0
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setBlendMode(value)
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Description:

Sets the Blend Mode being used by this Game Object.

This can be a const, such as Phaser.BlendModes.SCREEN, or an integer, such as 4 (for Overlay)

Under WebGL only the following Blend Modes are available:

  • NORMAL
  • ADD
  • MULTIPLY
  • SCREEN
  • ERASE (only works when rendering to a framebuffer, like a Render Texture)

Canvas has more available depending on browser support.

You can also create your own custom Blend Modes in WebGL.

Blend modes have different effects under Canvas and WebGL, and from browser to browser, depending on support. Blend Modes also cause a WebGL batch flush should it encounter a new blend mode. For these reasons try to be careful about the construction of your Scene and the frequency in which blend modes are used.

Parameters:

name type description
value string | number | Phaser.BlendModes

The BlendMode value. Either a string, a CONST or a number.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode#setBlendMode
Since: 3.0.0
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setData(key, [data])
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Description:

Allows you to store a key value pair within this Game Objects Data Manager.

If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via setDataEnabled) then it will be enabled before setting the value.

If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created.

sprite.setData('name', 'Red Gem Stone');

You can also pass in an object of key value pairs as the first argument:

sprite.setData({ name: 'Red Gem Stone', level: 2, owner: 'Link', gold: 50 });

To get a value back again you can call getData:

sprite.getData('gold');

Or you can access the value directly via the values property, where it works like any other variable:

sprite.data.values.gold += 50;

When the value is first set, a setdata event is emitted from this Game Object.

If the key already exists, a changedata event is emitted instead, along an event named after the key. For example, if you updated an existing key called PlayerLives then it would emit the event changedata-PlayerLives. These events will be emitted regardless if you use this method to set the value, or the direct values setter.

Please note that the data keys are case-sensitive and must be valid JavaScript Object property strings. This means the keys gold and Gold are treated as two unique values within the Data Manager.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
key string | object

The key to set the value for. Or an object of key value pairs. If an object the data argument is ignored.

data * <optional>

The value to set for the given key. If an object is provided as the key this argument is ignored.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setData
Since: 3.0.0
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setDataEnabled()
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Description:

Adds a Data Manager component to this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setDataEnabled
Since: 3.0.0
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setDebug([graphic], [callback])
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Description:

This method enables rendering of the Mesh vertices to the given Graphics instance.

If you enable this feature, you must call Graphics.clear() in your Scene update, otherwise the Graphics instance you provide to debug will fill-up with draw calls, eventually crashing the browser. This is not done automatically to allow you to debug draw multiple Mesh objects to a single Graphics instance.

The Mesh class has a built-in debug rendering callback Mesh.renderDebug, however you can also provide your own callback to be used instead. Do this by setting the callback parameter.

The callback is invoked once per render and sent the following parameters:

callback(src, faces)

src is the Mesh instance being debugged. faces is an array of the Faces that were rendered.

You can get the final drawn vertex position from a Face object like this:

let face = faces[i];

let x0 = face.vertex1.tx;
let y0 = face.vertex1.ty;
let x1 = face.vertex2.tx;
let y1 = face.vertex2.ty;
let x2 = face.vertex3.tx;
let y2 = face.vertex3.ty;

graphic.strokeTriangle(x0, y0, x1, y1, x2, y2);

If using your own callback you do not have to provide a Graphics instance to this method.

To disable debug rendering, to either your own callback or the built-in one, call this method with no arguments.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
graphic Phaser.GameObjects.Graphics <optional>

The Graphic instance to render to if using the built-in callback.

callback function <optional>

The callback to invoke during debug render. Leave as undefined to use the built-in callback.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Since: 3.50.0
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setDepth(value)
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Description:

The depth of this Game Object within the Scene.

The depth is also known as the 'z-index' in some environments, and allows you to change the rendering order of Game Objects, without actually moving their position in the display list.

The default depth is zero. A Game Object with a higher depth value will always render in front of one with a lower value.

Setting the depth will queue a depth sort event within the Scene.

Parameters:

name type description
value number

The depth of this Game Object. Ensure this value is only ever a number data-type.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setDepth
Since: 3.0.0
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setDisplaySize(width, height)
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Description:

Sets the display size of this Game Object.

Calling this will adjust the scale.

Parameters:

name type description
width number

The width of this Game Object.

height number

The height of this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#setDisplaySize
Since: 3.0.0
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setFrame(frame, [updateSize], [updateOrigin])
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Description:

Sets the frame this Game Object will use to render with.

If you pass a string or index then the Frame has to belong to the current Texture being used by this Game Object.

If you pass a Frame instance, then the Texture being used by this Game Object will also be updated.

Calling setFrame will modify the width and height properties of your Game Object.

It will also change the origin if the Frame has a custom pivot point, as exported from packages like Texture Packer.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
frame string | number | Phaser.Textures.Frame

The name or index of the frame within the Texture, or a Frame instance.

updateSize boolean <optional> true

Should this call adjust the size of the Game Object?

updateOrigin boolean <optional> true

Should this call adjust the origin of the Game Object?

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#setFrame
Since: 3.0.0
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setInteractive([config])
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Description:

Pass this Mesh Game Object to the Input Manager to enable it for Input.

Unlike other Game Objects, the Mesh Game Object uses its own special hit area callback, which you cannot override.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
config Phaser.Types.Input.InputConfiguration <optional>

An input configuration object but it will ignore hitArea, hitAreaCallback and pixelPerfect with associated alphaTolerance properties.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Overrides: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setInteractive
Examples:
mesh.setInteractive();
mesh.setInteractive({ useHandCursor: true });
Since: 3.60.0
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setMask(mask)
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Description:

Sets the mask that this Game Object will use to render with.

The mask must have been previously created and can be either a GeometryMask or a BitmapMask. Note: Bitmap Masks only work on WebGL. Geometry Masks work on both WebGL and Canvas.

If a mask is already set on this Game Object it will be immediately replaced.

Masks are positioned in global space and are not relative to the Game Object to which they are applied. The reason for this is that multiple Game Objects can all share the same mask.

Masks have no impact on physics or input detection. They are purely a rendering component that allows you to limit what is visible during the render pass.

Parameters:

name type description
mask Phaser.Display.Masks.BitmapMask | Phaser.Display.Masks.GeometryMask

The mask this Game Object will use when rendering.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask#setMask
Since: 3.6.2
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setName(value)
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Description:

Sets the name property of this Game Object and returns this Game Object for further chaining. The name property is not populated by Phaser and is presented for your own use.

Parameters:

name type description
value string

The name to be given to this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setName
Since: 3.0.0
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setOrtho([scaleX], [scaleY], [near], [far])
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Description:

Builds a new orthographic projection matrix from the given values.

If using this mode you will often need to set Mesh.hideCCW to false as well.

By default, calling this method with no parameters will set the scaleX value to match the renderer's aspect ratio. If you would like to render vertex positions 1:1 to pixel positions, consider calling as mesh.setOrtho(mesh.width, mesh.height).

See also setPerspective.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
scaleX number <optional> 1

The default horizontal scale in relation to the Mesh / Renderer dimensions.

scaleY number <optional> 1

The default vertical scale in relation to the Mesh / Renderer dimensions.

near number <optional> -1000

The near value of the view.

far number <optional> 1000

The far value of the view.

Since: 3.50.0
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setPerspective(width, height, [fov], [near], [far])
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Description:

Builds a new perspective projection matrix from the given values.

These are also the initial projection matrix and parameters for Mesh (see Mesh.panZ for more discussion).

See also setOrtho.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
width number

The width of the projection matrix. Typically the same as the Mesh and/or Renderer.

height number

The height of the projection matrix. Typically the same as the Mesh and/or Renderer.

fov number <optional> 45

The field of view, in degrees.

near number <optional> 0.01

The near value of the view.

far number <optional> 1000

The far value of the view.

Since: 3.50.0
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Only webGL setPipeline(pipeline, [pipelineData], [copyData])
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Description:

Sets the main WebGL Pipeline of this Game Object.

Also sets the pipelineData property, if the parameter is given.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
pipeline string | Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLPipeline

Either the string-based name of the pipeline, or a pipeline instance to set.

pipelineData object <optional>

Optional pipeline data object that is set in to the pipelineData property of this Game Object.

copyData boolean <optional> true

Should the pipeline data object be deep copied into the pipelineData property of this Game Object? If false it will be set by reference instead.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#setPipeline
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL setPipelineData(key, [value])
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Description:

Adds an entry to the pipelineData object belonging to this Game Object.

If the 'key' already exists, its value is updated. If it doesn't exist, it is created.

If value is undefined, and key exists, key is removed from the data object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
key string

The key of the pipeline data to set, update, or delete.

value any <optional>

The value to be set with the key. If undefined then key will be deleted from the object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline#setPipelineData
Since: 3.50.0
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setPosition([x], [y], [z], [w])
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Description:

Sets the position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
x number <optional> 0

The x position of this Game Object.

y number <optional> x

The y position of this Game Object. If not set it will use the x value.

z number <optional> 0

The z position of this Game Object.

w number <optional> 0

The w position of this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setPosition
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL setPostPipeline(pipelines, [pipelineData], [copyData])
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Description:

Sets one, or more, Post Pipelines on this Game Object.

Post Pipelines are invoked after this Game Object has rendered to its target and are commonly used for post-fx.

The post pipelines are appended to the postPipelines array belonging to this Game Object. When the renderer processes this Game Object, it iterates through the post pipelines in the order in which they appear in the array. If you are stacking together multiple effects, be aware that the order is important.

If you call this method multiple times, the new pipelines will be appended to any existing post pipelines already set. Use the resetPostPipeline method to clear them first, if required.

You can optionally also set the postPipelineData property, if the parameter is given.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
pipelines string | Array.<string> | function | Array.<function()> | Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.Pipelines.PostFXPipeline | Array.<Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.Pipelines.PostFXPipeline>

Either the string-based name of the pipeline, or a pipeline instance, or class, or an array of them.

pipelineData object <optional>

Optional pipeline data object that is set in to the postPipelineData property of this Game Object.

copyData boolean <optional> true

Should the pipeline data object be deep copied into the postPipelineData property of this Game Object? If false it will be set by reference instead.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#setPostPipeline
Since: 3.60.0
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Only webGL setPostPipelineData(key, [value])
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Description:

Adds an entry to the postPipelineData object belonging to this Game Object.

If the 'key' already exists, its value is updated. If it doesn't exist, it is created.

If value is undefined, and key exists, key is removed from the data object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
key string

The key of the pipeline data to set, update, or delete.

value any <optional>

The value to be set with the key. If undefined then key will be deleted from the object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline#setPostPipelineData
Since: 3.60.0
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setRandomPosition([x], [y], [width], [height])
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Description:

Sets the position of this Game Object to be a random position within the confines of the given area.

If no area is specified a random position between 0 x 0 and the game width x height is used instead.

The position does not factor in the size of this Game Object, meaning that only the origin is guaranteed to be within the area.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
x number <optional>

The x position of the top-left of the random area.

y number <optional>

The y position of the top-left of the random area.

width number <optional>

The width of the random area.

height number <optional>

The height of the random area.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setRandomPosition
Since: 3.8.0
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setRotation([radians])
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Description:

Sets the rotation of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
radians number <optional>

The rotation of this Game Object, in radians.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setRotation
Since: 3.0.0
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setScale([x], [y])
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Description:

Sets the scale of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
x number <optional> 1

The horizontal scale of this Game Object.

y number <optional> x

The vertical scale of this Game Object. If not set it will use the x value.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setScale
Since: 3.0.0
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setScrollFactor(x, [y])
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Description:

Sets the scroll factor of this Game Object.

The scroll factor controls the influence of the movement of a Camera upon this Game Object.

When a camera scrolls it will change the location at which this Game Object is rendered on-screen. It does not change the Game Objects actual position values.

A value of 1 means it will move exactly in sync with a camera. A value of 0 means it will not move at all, even if the camera moves. Other values control the degree to which the camera movement is mapped to this Game Object.

Please be aware that scroll factor values other than 1 are not taken in to consideration when calculating physics collisions. Bodies always collide based on their world position, but changing the scroll factor is a visual adjustment to where the textures are rendered, which can offset them from physics bodies if not accounted for in your code.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
x number

The horizontal scroll factor of this Game Object.

y number <optional> x

The vertical scroll factor of this Game Object. If not set it will use the x value.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor#setScrollFactor
Since: 3.0.0
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setSize(width, height)
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Description:

Sets the internal size of this Game Object, as used for frame or physics body creation.

This will not change the size that the Game Object is rendered in-game. For that you need to either set the scale of the Game Object (setScale) or call the setDisplaySize method, which is the same thing as changing the scale but allows you to do so by giving pixel values.

If you have enabled this Game Object for input, changing the size will not change the size of the hit area. To do this you should adjust the input.hitArea object directly.

Parameters:

name type description
width number

The width of this Game Object.

height number

The height of this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#setSize
Since: 3.0.0
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setSizeToFrame([frame])
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Description:

Sets the size of this Game Object to be that of the given Frame.

This will not change the size that the Game Object is rendered in-game. For that you need to either set the scale of the Game Object (setScale) or call the setDisplaySize method, which is the same thing as changing the scale but allows you to do so by giving pixel values.

If you have enabled this Game Object for input, changing the size will not change the size of the hit area. To do this you should adjust the input.hitArea object directly.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
frame boolean | Phaser.Textures.Frame <optional>

The frame to base the size of this Game Object on.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#setSizeToFrame
Since: 3.0.0
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setState(value)
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Description:

Sets the current state of this Game Object.

Phaser itself will never modify the State of a Game Object, although plugins may do so.

For example, a Game Object could change from a state of 'moving', to 'attacking', to 'dead'. The state value should typically be an integer (ideally mapped to a constant in your game code), but could also be a string. It is recommended to keep it light and simple. If you need to store complex data about your Game Object, look at using the Data Component instead.

Parameters:

name type description
value number | string

The state of the Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setState
Since: 3.16.0
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setTexture(key, [frame], [updateSize], [updateOrigin])
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Description:

Sets the texture and frame this Game Object will use to render with.

Textures are referenced by their string-based keys, as stored in the Texture Manager.

Calling this method will modify the width and height properties of your Game Object.

It will also change the origin if the Frame has a custom pivot point, as exported from packages like Texture Packer.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
key string | Phaser.Textures.Texture

The key of the texture to be used, as stored in the Texture Manager, or a Texture instance.

frame string | number <optional>

The name or index of the frame within the Texture.

updateSize boolean <optional> true

Should this call adjust the size of the Game Object?

updateOrigin boolean <optional> true

Should this call change the origin of the Game Object?

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#setTexture
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL setTint([tint])
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Description:

Sets an additive tint on all vertices of this Mesh Game Object.

The tint works by taking the pixel color values from the Game Objects texture, and then multiplying it by the color value of the tint.

To modify the tint color once set, either call this method again with new values or use the tint property to set all colors at once.

To remove a tint call clearTint.

Parameters:

name type arguments Default description
tint number <optional> 0xffffff

The tint being applied to all vertices of this Mesh Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Since: 3.60.0
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setToBack()
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Description:

Sets this Game Object to the back of the display list, or the back of its parent container.

Being at the back means it will render below everything else.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setToBack
Since: 3.85.0
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setToTop()
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Description:

Sets this Game Object to be at the top of the display list, or the top of its parent container.

Being at the top means it will render on-top of everything else.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setToTop
Since: 3.85.0
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setVisible(value)
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Description:

Sets the visibility of this Game Object.

An invisible Game Object will skip rendering, but will still process update logic.

Parameters:

name type description
value boolean

The visible state of the Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible#setVisible
Since: 3.0.0
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setW([value])
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Description:

Sets the w position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
value number <optional>

The w position of this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setW
Since: 3.0.0
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setX([value])
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Description:

Sets the x position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
value number <optional>

The x position of this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setX
Since: 3.0.0
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setY([value])
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Description:

Sets the y position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
value number <optional>

The y position of this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setY
Since: 3.0.0
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setZ([value])
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Description:

Sets the z position of this Game Object.

Note: The z position does not control the rendering order of 2D Game Objects. Use Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setDepth instead.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
value number <optional>

The z position of this Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setZ
Since: 3.0.0
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shutdown()
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Description:

Removes all listeners.

Inherited from: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#shutdown
Since: 3.0.0
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sortByDepth(faceA, faceB)
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Description:

Compare the depth of two Faces.

Parameters:

name type description
faceA Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Face

The first Face.

faceB Phaser.Geom.Mesh.Face

The second Face.

Returns:
Description:

The difference between the depths of each Face.

Type:
  • number
Since: 3.50.0
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Only webGL tint()
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Description:

The tint value being applied to the whole of the Game Object. This property is a setter-only.

Type:
  • number
Since: 3.60.0
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toJSON()
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Description:

Returns a JSON representation of the Game Object.

Returns:
Description:

A JSON representation of the Game Object.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#toJSON
Since: 3.0.0
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toggleData(key)
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Description:

Toggle a boolean value for the given key within this Game Objects Data Manager. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is toggled from false.

If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via setDataEnabled) then it will be enabled before setting the value.

If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created.

When the value is first set, a setdata event is emitted from this Game Object.

Parameters:

name type description
key string

The key to toggle the value for.

Returns:
Description:

This GameObject.

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#toggleData
Since: 3.23.0
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update([args])
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Description:

To be overridden by custom GameObjects. Allows base objects to be used in a Pool.

Parameters:

name type arguments description
args * <optional>

args

Inherited from: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#update
Since: 3.0.0
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Only webGL uvScale(x, y)
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Description:

Scales the UV texture coordinates of all faces in this Mesh by the exact given amounts.

If you only wish to scale one coordinate, pass a value of one to the other.

Due to a limitation in WebGL1 you can only UV scale textures that are a power-of-two in size. Scaling NPOT textures will work but will result in clamping the pixels to the edges if you scale beyond a value of 1. Scaling below 1 will work regardless of texture size.

Note that if this Mesh is using a frame from a texture atlas then you will be unable to UV scale its texture.

Parameters:

name type description
x number

The amount to horizontally scale the UV coordinates by.

y number

The amount to vertically scale the UV coordinates by.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Since: 3.60.0
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Only webGL uvScroll(x, y)
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Description:

Scrolls the UV texture coordinates of all faces in this Mesh by adding the given x/y amounts to them.

If you only wish to scroll one coordinate, pass a value of zero to the other.

Use small values for scrolling. UVs are set from the range 0 to 1, so you should increment (or decrement) them by suitably small values, such as 0.01.

Due to a limitation in WebGL1 you can only UV scroll textures that are a power-of-two in size. Scrolling NPOT textures will work but will result in clamping the pixels to the edges.

Note that if this Mesh is using a frame from a texture atlas then you will be unable to UV scroll its texture.

Parameters:

name type description
x number

The amount to horizontally shift the UV coordinates by.

y number

The amount to vertically shift the UV coordinates by.

Returns:
Description:

This Game Object instance.

Since: 3.60.0