What is
WebGL?
Web Graphics
Library also known as the “WebGL” is a Javascript API which Renders interactive
3D computer graphics and Graphics(2D) on any web browser that is Compatible
without needing any plug-ins or add-ons.
The Computer’s GPU
or also known as Graphics Processing Unit helps the execution of the Javascript
which has all the webGL program Codes.
The Group popularly
known as the “Khronos Group designs and maintains WebGL, and it is a non-profit
group, situated in Beaverton, Oregon (USA).
Usage of
WebGL
WebGL acts as a
thin sheet of cloth around OpenGL which is a used for drawing 2D graphics
(Low-Level Library). It helps in pushing data to the GPU, and execution of the
specialized code on the GPU itself.
WebGL is the easy
and best way to bring 3D graphics and also 2D everywhere. Once written, it can
run Everywhere. WebGL apart from used in 3D wed design and gaming, it also has
amazed scientists for research and scientific works.A book named “Cellular
Automata” have used this technology to simulate Debris flow.
Did you know? NASA,
Yes “NASA” developed an interactive web application called experience curiosity
to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the famous Curiosity rover landing on Mars.
How to Fix
Rats! WebGL Hit A Snag
Sometimes when
using WebGL we have an error about site crashing and telling us that WebGL is
not supported. You will come across an error message saying “Rats! WebGL hit a
snag” while surfing on Chrome browser.
Even if we try to
Reload the web page or try to go to another one, the message reappears. In
fact, we get an error message every time browser try to access WebGL.
Note: – This error message does not indicate continuous
errors but appears whenever someone is trying to make constant attempts to use
WebGL.
Fix #1 Disabling Hardware Accelerated Graphics in Chrome
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We can fix this problem by disabling hardware accelerated
graphics from the settings in google chrome. Follow the steps mentioned below.
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Navigate to chrome://settings>>show
advanced settings.
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There you can see an option “use hardware acceleration when
available”.
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Uncheck it and Restart your browser to make the changes live.
Fix #2 Disable WebGL
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Go to chrome://flags.
Search for the option ‘Disable WebGL’.
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Enable this option and restart your browser.
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It is very unlikely that your problem still Persist But if you
encounter this error then there is another way to tackle it.
Fix #3 Chrome GPU
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Navigate to Chrome://GPU.
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Here under the Problems detected heading, Check for any unusual
red warnings, as I have shown in the picture below.
