Fixing Clipping Issues in Three.js

Based on your description, it sounds like you're experiencing clipping plane issues in your Three.js scene when viewing your glTF model. This is a common problem that can be addressed by adjusting the renderer's clipping planes.

Possible Solutions

1. Adjust WebGLRenderer Camera Near/Far Planes

The most common cause of clipping issues is that your camera's near and far clipping planes aren't properly configured for the scale of your scene:

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// Increase the far plane distance to see objects further away
camera.far = 2000; // Default might be too small for your scene
// Decrease the near plane if objects close to camera are clipping
camera.near = 0.1; // Default is often 0.1
// Don't forget to update the projection matrix after changing these values
camera.updateProjectionMatrix();

2. Check WebGLRenderer Clipping Settings

Three.js has specific properties for controlling clipping:

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// Global clipping planes
renderer.clippingPlanes = []; // Make sure no custom clipping planes are active

// Enable local clipping if you're using object-level clipping planes
renderer.localClippingEnabled = true;

3. Check Model Scale and Position

Sometimes the issue is with the model itself:

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// Make sure your model is properly scaled and positioned
model.scale.set(1, 1, 1); // Adjust as needed
model.position.set(0, 0, 0); // Center your model in the scene

4. GLTFLoader Configuration

When loading your model, ensure you're using the latest version of GLTFLoader and consider any specific options:

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const loader = new THREE.GLTFLoader();
loader.load('your-model.glb', (gltf) => {
  const model = gltf.scene;
  // Check if the model has any issues
  console.log(model);
  scene.add(model);
});

Additional Considerations

• Your glTF example is very minimal and doesn't include any mesh data, materials, or animations that might help diagnose the specific issue.
• If you're using a specific glTF viewer rather than a custom Three.js implementation, check if that viewer has specific settings for clipping planes.
• Ensure your model doesn't have any geometry issues in Blender before export (like inverted normals).

If these solutions don't resolve your issue, you might need to provide more details about your specific implementation and a more complete glTF file to get more targeted help.