Its been a while since ive done this stuff, but IMHO, OpenGL is still a
better API then DirectX, and there is a lot of 3rd party support for it. Go
DirectX if you want to get good integration with windows. Direct3D *is*
supported on NT4 but only up to DirectX 3.
Here are some links:
Delphi Graphics Page:
http://www.delphi-jedi.org/DelphiGraphics/jedi-index.htm (good starting
point for delphi graphics stuff in general).
Mike Lischke's Home Page: http://www.lischke-online.de/ (author of GLScene,
a really good Delphi OpenGL toolset).
DelphiX: http://www.ingjapan.ne.jp/hori/index-e.html (some *very* good
DirectX components for Delphi)
SignSoft: http://www.signsoft.com/ (more Delphi OpenGL components, kinda
like GLScene).
Wilfred.
-----Original Message-----
From: Donovan J. Edye [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, 15 December 1999 10:29
To: Multiple recipients of list delphi
Subject: [DUG]: DirectX / OpenGL....
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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