---
name: "al_set_shader_float"
section: "3alleg5"
platform: "linux"
package: "allegro5-doc"
version: "2:5.2.10.1+dfsg-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/al_set_shader_float/3alleg5"
---

# al\_set\_shader\_float(3alleg5)

Allegro 5 API

## NAME

al\_set\_shader\_float - Allegro 5 API

## SYNOPSIS

-

  ```
  #include <allegro5/allegro.h>
  bool al_set_shader_float(const char *name, float f)
  ```

## DESCRIPTION

Sets a float uniform of the target bitmap’s shader.

Returns true on success. Otherwise returns false, e.g. if the uniform by that name does not exist in the shader.

## SINCE

5\.1.0

## SEE ALSO

al\_use\_shader(3alleg5)