Open GL

[MildewyTester]

I was wondering if anyone still used OpenGL for graphics, since my textbook that I am reading is using it. Also, if anyone still uses it, can they explain to me how to install and to use it?

Thanks in advance.

[ResidentBiscuit]

A ton of people use OpenGL :O It's the cross-platform counterpart to DirectX, more or less.

You install like you would install any other API

[MildewyTester]

Just go to the website and install it?

[ResidentBiscuit]

Download it, put the appropriate libs/dlls in their appropriate places. And you're good to go

[MildewyTester]

What if I have a mac? Apparently OpenGL already comes with Xcode. What would
i do there?

[ResidentBiscuit]

Ah I know nothing about how things work on mac. And never used Xcode. I would imagine if it comes with, you just start an OpenGL project and it'll set up the environment for you

[MildewyTester]

And then I just type in code like the one here?
http://nehe.gamedev.net/tutorial/creating_an_opengl_window_(win32)/13001/

or do I have to find a site with a mac tutorial?

[mik2718]

find a mac tutorial - a quick google gave this but there will be others. GLUT is a good way to start openGL

http://blog.onesadcookie.com/2007/12/xcodeglut-tutorial.html

[Need4Sleep]

just ordered a couple books for openGl yesterday, it's still widely used