I understand how to program. I am learning how to do some graphics (right tnow just in blender, but hopefully soon in a better program). I don''t understand how you put the two togather. Are their any books or online tutorials about this subject? And what about sound, how do you put it in once you get it. Thanks for your help.

What graphics are you learning? OpenGL or DirectX? And what programming languages do you know? This information do a lot to give you the answers you need.

www.nzcal.com/hp/realmgames

I have been using Blender models with C++ for a while. The way I do it is by exporting the models to another format through Python. There are some good exporters that give you all the model detail that the Python in Blender can give you.

I use a .X(Direct 3D native format) exporter usually for Direct X, and since I don't want to use various formats, I made a .X reader for OpenGL.

To find the python exporters for Blender, go to www.elYsiun.com and check the forums.

And one last thing... about saying that soon you will make graphics in a better program... I think Blender it's way more than enough to make 3D graphics, so if you are new to Blender, stick to it! You will love it in the end

[edited by - Coz on February 4, 2003 10:28:06 PM]

[edited by - Coz on February 4, 2003 10:31:56 PM]

I''m in the same boat as you, Brerick. I know how to program and I can make cool graphics using all the fancy programs out there, but nowhere have I found meaningful information on bringing them together. I have come to the conclusion that I am going to have to program my own mesh editor in order to saticefy my needs.

-CROW

I would check on the net about some open source readers or tutorials and use standard formats like .x or .3ds

EDIT: If interested in the .x format exporter go here:
http://members.xoom.virgilio.it/glabro1/python.html

[edited by - Coz on February 7, 2003 12:17:33 AM]