Depending on what you are going to do, I'd be careful going the OpenGL way.
There are rumours that MS is dropping OpenGL (see
http://www.theregister.co.uk/991129-000007.html) altogether.
If you are only interested in the Windows platform then you may want to
consider using Direct3D rather. Traditionally OpenGL was more geared towards
CAD type apps and Direct3D more towards games. This may change however...
Hope this helps
Xander
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From: Donovan J. Edye <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 11:09 AM
Subject: RE: [DUG]: DirectX / OpenGL....
> N,
>
> Hmmmmm..... Can anyone suggest some components for OpenGL??
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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 J. Edye [www.edye.wattle.id.au]
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