DirectX - 98, 95, Win2K ONLY. Will not work on NT4 (direct3d, atleast).
Supported by almost every card with a 3d processor, from the S3 Virge up
to the TNT2/GeForce256/Voodoo 3/G400 etc.
OpenGL - works on all of the above, drivers are usually only for higher
end cards (eg, Voodoo 2/3, TNT(2), Riva 128, G200/G400, etc), tho I'm
told that OpenGL has massivly more functionallity, and its well
documented. Try opengl.org for info and examples.
Wilfred - you out there? I beleive this is your area, after your work at
Softtech???
All up, you WILL have to be become a graphics person - 3d is NOT easy,
especially if your grasp of maths is not above-average. Also, getting it
fast is, um, fun.
N
"Donovan J. Edye" wrote:
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> G'Day All,
>
> Once again this is an information finder / understanding request. These are
> the params:
>
> - I am not a grahics person
> - I am looking to do some 3D drawing etc with texture mapping, animations
> etc.
>
> Which is the best path OpenGL or DirectX?? I am basically looking for some
> components that will do most of the hard stuff for me. I see that there are
> some comps called DelphiX which appear to be highly regarded. I am
> questioning though whether DirectX is the correct way to go aside from it
> being a M$ centric technology only. Any FAQs (Explaining the difference
> between Dx & OGL), pointers, advice etc. would be appreciated....
>
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