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# PetscDrawClear
Clears graphical output. All processors must call this routine. Does not return until the draw in context is clear.
## Synopsis
```
#include "petscdraw.h"
PetscErrorCode PetscDrawClear(PetscDraw draw)
```
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## Input Parameter
- ***draw -*** the drawing context
## Level
intermediate
## Location
src/sys/classes/draw/interface/dclear.c
## Implementations
PetscDrawClear_Image in src/sys/classes/draw/impls/image/drawimage.c
PetscDrawClear_TikZ in src/sys/classes/draw/impls/tikz/tikz.c
PetscDrawClear_Win32 in src/sys/classes/draw/impls/win32/win32draw.c
PetscDrawClear_X in src/sys/classes/draw/impls/x/xops.c
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