I use Delphi-x on a daily basis. Its a piece of cake to use and is the best
set of components I have come across for either D3D or Opengl for use with
Delphi.
Beware though if you are planning on making models that you would like to
load into Direct3d (x files). that it is difficult to get from other file
formats to x file.
You can go straight from Max to x file with the free conv3ds file thats ok.
If you want to go from lightwave, Maya or any of the more 'graphical'
development tools rather than gaming its a little more difficult. You may
need a couple of intermediate steps..
Cheers,
Matt.
----- Original Message -----
From: Nic Wise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of list delphi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 9:42 AM
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....
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > --Donovan
> > Donovan J. Edye [www.edye.wattle.id.au]
> > Namadgi Systems, Delphi Developer
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> > Voice: +61 2 6285-3460 Fax: +61 2 6285-3459
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