Prototype - makeClipping() Method

This method simulates the poorly supported CSS clip property by setting element's overflow value to 'hidden'.

Syntax

element.makeClipping();

Return Value

Returns an HTML element.

Example

<html>
   <head>
      <title>Prototype examples</title>
      <script type = "text/javascript" src = "/javascript/prototype.js"></script>
      
      <script>
         function Clipping() {
            $('framer').makeClipping().setStyle(
               {width: '50px', height: '50px'})
         }
         function Original() {
            $('framer').undoClipping();
         }
      </script>
   </head>

   <body>
      <p>Click the button to see the result.</p>
      
      <div id = "framer">
         <img src = "/images/prototype.gif" alt = "Prototype Logo" />
      </div>
      <br />
      
      <input type = "button" value = "Clipping" onclick = "Clipping();"/>
      <input type = "button" value = "Original" onclick = "Original();"/>
   </body>
</html>

Output

prototype_element_object.htm