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DirectX and OpenGL are collections of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, game programming and video, and for writing applications that produce 2D and 3D computer graphics.
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Will Windows 7 support both DirectX and OpenGL?
Yes. it is up to the video card manufacturer to support OpenGL, however.
How do you you include opengl in c plus plus?
OpenGL is not software, it is a specification for cross-platform graphics rendering. All modern graphics cards support the OpenGL specification. In order to program with OpenGL you must first load the OpenGL function pointers. Although you can do this manually it's best to use a library specific to your hardware. Both nVidia and ATI provide their own libraries with tutorials. Remember that OpenGL is not software so there is no official SDK as such. There is no header file named 'opengl' (not officially at least). The OpenGL library headers typically use a gl prefix, such as gl.h, glut.h and glaux.h. The best place to start is by reading the FAQ provided by the official OpenGL website (see related links below). If you're using Windows, you also have the option of using the DirectX API rather than OpenGL. DirectX is not only easier to work with, it also provides support for audio, animation, networking, and so on. OpenGL is purely for graphics rendering but is cross-platform (DirectX only works with Windows).
Files needed to run openGL program?
In order to run a OpenGL program, you must download and install a program called GLDirect. This program allows you to run OpenGL-based games and other applications using your graphics card's DirectX drivers.
Windows vista your opengl is not working it says that it is not supported by your comp and goes back to software mode what do you do to play in opengl or give you a link to fix your opengl?
In order to run OpenGL on Vista, you must download and install a program called GLDirect. This program allows you to run OpenGL-based games and other applications using your graphics card's DirectX drivers.
Can you use opengl instead of a direct3d device?
You can't replace Direct3d with OpenGL because it's part of your computer. However you can run OpenGL programs or games by downloading and installing a program called GLDirect. This program allows you to run OpenGL-based games and other applications using your graphics card's DirectX drivers.
Where do you get DirectX for Google Earth?
You can download and install the latest DirectX drivers from Microsoft website. Quickest install is using the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer listed in related links below. You can switch Google Earth display mode between OpenGL and DirectX (see related link).
How do you play openGL game i have 3d card nvdia Geforce fx 5200 with 128 mb ram but it doesnt play opengl game.?
In order to run OpenGL games, you must download and install a program called GLDirect. This program allows you to run OpenGL-based games and other applications using your graphics card's DirectX drivers.
How do you make CS Source to run in OpenGL mode?
You can play CS 1.6 in OpenGL mode by changing the video mode settings to OpenGL in the options menu or if you're running Vista or Windows 7, you can download and install a program called GLDirect. This program allows you to run OpenGL-based games and other applications using your graphics card's DirectX drivers.
Can you view video without directx?
The correct answer is "yes" in the seance that only Windows run DirectX. Other operating systems run OpenGL instead, so therefore. Yes, you can view video without DirectX.However, every Windows system is shipped with some version of DirectX, and it relies on it to display graphics. So therefore, Windows needs DirectX to view video.
What are some typical features of a graphics card?
Graphics cards typically support DirectX 10, have a number of pixel and vector shaders and also support OpenGL.
What is the best graphics card?
The best Video Cards/Video Card combination is: 1. nVidia Quadro FX5800 4GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (SLI Supported) * Core Clock: Dual 400MHz * Stream Processors: 240 * Memory Clock: 4100MHz * DirectX: DirectX 10.1 * OpenGL: OpenGL 2.1 * HDMI: No * DVI: 2 (Display Port also included) 2. nVidia GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready (SLI Supported) * Core Clock 576MHz * Stream Processors: 480 * Memory Clock: 1998MHz * DirectX: DirectX 10.1 * OpenGL: OpenGL 2.1 * HDMI: 1 * DVI: 2 (Dual-Link) 3. ATi Radeon HD 4870 X2 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready (CrossFire Supported) * Core clock: 750MHz * Stream Processors: 1600 (800 x 2) Stream Processing Units * Memory Clock: 1800MHz * DirectX: DirectX 10.1 * OpenGL: OpenGL 2.0 * HDMI: 1 via Adapter * DVI: 2 4. nVidia GeForce GTX 280 Hydro Copper 16 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready (SLI Supported Video Card) * Core clock: 691MHz * Stream Processors: 240 processing cores * Memory Clock: 2430MHz (effective) * DirectX: DirectX 10 * OpenGL: OpenGL 2.1 * DVI: 2 * TV-Out: HDTV / S-Video Out 5. nVidia GeForce 9800 GX2 1GB (512MB per GPU) 512-bit (256-bit per GPU) GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready (SLI Supported Video Card) * Core clock: 600MHz * Stream Processors: 256 (128 per GPU) * Memory Clock: 2000MHz * DirectX: DirectX 10 * OpenGL: OpenGL 2.1 * HDMI: 1 * DVI: 2 The #1 Graphics Card mentioned above is a commercially licensed workstation graphics card. Although it's not for personal use, it IS the best single graphics card available. The best place to get a deal on a graphics card like that is newegg.com, or tigerdirect.com.
How do you design a 2D mmorpg?
you can use Direct X or OpenGL to do that but I recommend OpenGL .. it's open source , tons of lessons and examples but Microsoft is working with DirectX ref.s : http://nehe.gamedev.net/ http://www.gamedev.net/
