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scorpiosage · Apr 7th, 2005, 10:16 AM

I downloaded a program called anim8or wich is similar to 3d studio max. I actually have 3d studio max, but can't, for the life of me, figure out how it works.

anim8or has been a life saver.

In my venture to use the anim8or obj files in programming, (and a complete beginner here), I found out that using OpenGL was the way to go(?).

Can someone help me to understand exactly what OpenGL is? Can one actually write OpenGL from scratch, and create complete programs, or is it simply a way of manipulating graphical objects? Most of what I have found on OpenGL, instead of explaining what it is and how it works, basically just says, her's some code now put it here and there you go, wich, IMHO is not so much the best way to go about it.

What less common uses does OpenGL have, if any?

Thanks in advance,
Mike

Apr 7th, 2005, 10:16 AM	#1
scorpiosage Programmer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 55 Rep Power: 5	3d OpenGL I need an understanding please? I downloaded a program called anim8or wich is similar to 3d studio max. I actually have 3d studio max, but can't, for the life of me, figure out how it works. anim8or has been a life saver. In my venture to use the anim8or obj files in programming, (and a complete beginner here), I found out that using OpenGL was the way to go(?). Can someone help me to understand exactly what OpenGL is? Can one actually write OpenGL from scratch, and create complete programs, or is it simply a way of manipulating graphical objects? Most of what I have found on OpenGL, instead of explaining what it is and how it works, basically just says, her's some code now put it here and there you go, wich, IMHO is not so much the best way to go about it. What less common uses does OpenGL have, if any? Thanks in advance, Mike __________________ Here's my latest project still in the works, and I need to get rid of this "frame" situation for real. www.prideofaustin.com