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Javascript/jQuery: remove shape/path from canvas

rated 0 times [ 74] [ 2] / answers: 1 / hits: 34462 / 14 Years ago, sat, april 3, 2010, 12:00:00

I can't seem to find the function to remove a shape or path from the canvas after it has been created.

So I'm creating a bezier curve between 2 points with

beginPath();

bezierCurveTo();

stroke();

closePath();

How can I remove this from the canvas once it's been created? I need to be able to call the remove function via toggle() and blur(). I'm sure something exists for this...

Thanks in advance for any help!

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answered 14 Years ago mira · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the great input to all of you - it helped me find the solution:

context.clearRect(x,y,w,h);

(link)

This will clear anything within that rectangle.

I found the method on the page I found while digging for ILog's answer to save/restore the context, and it's all on there. Thanks again.