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JavaScript jQuery Basics (2014) Creating a Simple Drawing Application Perform: Part 5

Burhanuddin Oanali
Burhanuddin Oanali
9,939 Points
Posted by Burhanuddin Oanali
Burhanuddin Oanali
9,939 Points

How to erase the lines?

I was wondering what the code to erase the lines or drawing would be.

1 Answer

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,719 Points

Try calling context.clearRect(0, 0, $canvas[0].width, $canvas[0].height) before starting your new canvas drawing. That should erase anything previously done.