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Hmmmmm..... Can anyone suggest some components for OpenGL??
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--Donovan
Donovan J. Edye [www.edye.wattle.id.au]
Namadgi Systems, Delphi Developer
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> Behalf Of Nic Wise
> Sent: Wednesday, 15 December 1999 08:43
> To: Multiple recipients of list delphi
> Subject: Re: [DUG]: DirectX / OpenGL....
>
>
> 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:
> >
> > 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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> > --Donovan
> > Donovan J. Edye [www.edye.wattle.id.au]
> > Namadgi Systems, Delphi Developer
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