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WasmGPU.compute.createReadbackRing

Summary

WasmGPU.compute.createReadbackRing creates a dedicated staged readback helper for async GPU-to-CPU copies. A ring uses multiple staging slots so repeated readbacks can overlap more smoothly. Use this when you need frequent CPU readback of storage-buffer results without repeatedly creating temporary map-read buffers. Each created ring is independent from WasmGPU.compute.readback.

Syntax

WasmGPU.compute.createReadbackRing(desc?: ReadbackRingDescriptor): ReadbackRing
const ring = wgpu.compute.createReadbackRing(desc);

Parameters

Name Type Required Description
desc ReadbackRingDescriptor No Optional readback ring configuration including slot count and label prefix.

Returns

ReadbackRing - New readback ring instance.

Type Details

ReadbackRingDescriptor

type ReadbackRingDescriptor = {
    slots?: number;
    labelPrefix?: string;
};

Example

const canvas = document.querySelector("canvas");
const wgpu = await WasmGPU.create(canvas);

const ring = wgpu.compute.createReadbackRing({
    slots: 4,
    labelPrefix: "my-readback"
});

console.log(ring);

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