---
title: "WORKAREA"
manual: "TypoScript Explained"
version: "13.4"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3tsref:gifbuilder-workarea@13.4"
source: "Gifbuilder/ObjectNames/Workarea/Index.rst"
rendered: "2026-09-17T16:31:34+00:00"
---

# WORKAREA {#workarea}

Sets another work area.

## Properties {#properties}

-   [clear](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3tsref:clear@13.4)
-   [set](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3tsref:set@13.4)

### clear {#clear}

-   **clear**

    -   *Type:* string

    Sets the current work area to the default work area.

    The value is checked for using `isset()`: If `isset()` returns
    `true`, the work area is cleared, otherwise it is not.

### set {#set}

-   **set**

    -   *Type:* x,y,w,h [+calc](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3tsref:gifbuilder-calc@13.4) / [stdWrap](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3tsref:stdwrap@13.4)

    Sets the dimensions of the work area.

    x,y is the offset.

    w,h are the dimensions.