CustomLayerInterface support in globe

[pratikyadav]

mapbox-gl-js version: 2.9.1

browser: Chrome

Steps to Trigger Behavior

1. get to code pin from https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/example/add-3d-model/
2. change projection to globe and make threejs model larger by using scale: 0.0005 value
3. zoom out to see threejs model disappears in globe view

Link to Demonstration

https://codepen.io/pratikyadav/pen/BaramrQ

Expected Behavior

model should keep on appering

Actual Behavior

model disappears

[avpeery]

Hey @pratikyadav

CustomLayerInterface isn't supported by globe: https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/guides/globe/#limitations-of-globe

We should probably add a warning if there isn't one showing for you

[zakjan]

There is a custom WebGL layer on the globe showcased at https://www.mapbox.com/blog/globe-view, how is it integrated?

[mourner]

Support for custom layers on globe is in progress and likely coming in the next release — see e.g. https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-gl-js/pull/11996

[zakjan]

That's a wonderful news! I appreciate the effort in inventing such new integration API. I'd like to explore the possibility to integrate with deck.gl when it's ready.

[astojilj]

Support for custom layers on globe is in progress and likely coming in the next release — see e.g. #11996

We had to prioritize Mobile SDK support first https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-maps-ios/pull/1501 first and there was some delay due to summer vacations...

[jaybo]

It would be great to get some hint of a timeframe for this. I'm faced with the decision whether to totally remove bearing, pitch, (and globe) support from my app since I've recently begun to rely upon a CustomLayer. Just knowing whether this work is still part of the near term plan would help me decide which way to go. Thanks!

[stepankuzmin]

Thanks, everyone! This is done in https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-gl-js/pull/12182, and it's planned for the next release.