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GraphicsDevice.ScissorRectangle Property

Gets or sets the rectangle used for scissor testing. By default, the size matches the render target size.

Namespace: Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics
Assembly: Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics (in microsoft.xna.framework.graphics.dll)

Syntax

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public Rectangle ScissorRectangle { get; set; }

Property Value

If scissor testing is enabled, the rendering area within the render target is defined.

Remarks

The scissor rectangle is used as a rectangular clipping region. Use ScissorTestEnable to enable scissor testing.

Reference

GraphicsDevice Class
GraphicsDevice Members
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics Namespace

Platforms

Xbox 360, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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FAQ

When to set ScissorRectangle

From Shawn Hargreaves:
The scissor rectangle needs to be set at the point where the SpriteBatch actually sends the sprite data to the GPU. When it does that depends on what SpriteSortMode you use.

History

12/29/2011
Adam000