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is there...?

Started by December 17, 2002 03:30 PM
3 comments, last by tristantheone 21 years, 11 months ago
is there a site where i can learn how to put pictures or any graphics on the screen in c++? your help would be apriciatted
Gamedev.net is one such site.
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where is it located on the site then???
http://www.gamedev.net/reference/start_here/
In terms of built in functions like CIRCLE(100, 5), no, but you can use one of the following provided you have some experience:

libsdl.org The SDL library
cone3d.gamedev.net A good site to get you started

opengl.org The OpenGL library
nehe.gamedev.net A good site to get you started

You can also use DirectX, but I don''t

SDL- (Simple DirectMedia Layer)
A wonderful library that includes input, graphics, sound, window management, etc into one library that is cross platform. SDL is used for 2d games

OpenGL- (Open Graphics Library)
Another cross platform library that does strictly graphics. OpenGl is is used for 3d or 2d games. Many commercial titles have been devloped in OpenGL like Quake for example.

DirectX- (Direct ? eXtention ?)
A non-cross platform library used strictly on windows. Like SDL it includes input, graphics, sound, etc. Used in many 2d and 3d titles strictly for windows.

Another option in your case might be to use an off the shelf graphics engine, like Genesis3D, Fly3D, or Ogre.

No matter what you do first go to the top of the page and under "Articles & Resources" click "For Beginners". There are many good pages about what you should do as a beginner.
My opinion is that you should start with SDL and move up to Either OpenGL or DirectX (I will not state my choice between the two as they are a source of great dissention.) I have some experience in OpenGL but I am focusing on SDL and have no experience in DirectX.

-shadow
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