Helping Early Graphics Developers Get Started

Creating a Three Dimensional Application

1) Install Compiler

Download Dev C++ beta 9.2

2)  Install Glut by going to Tools -> Check for Updates/Packages

a)  With the pull down menu, select, devpaks.org - Community Devpaks

Select the latest update of  -> glut

-download and install GLUT will make your experience with OpenGL more pleasant

-make sure to check out other libraries to play around with

3)   File -> New  -> Project

 One of the greatest reasons to get started with OpenGL with DevC++ is

that it will create a template for you.

Tinker around with the template program and see if you can make these simple modifications

-change the starting position and size of the window
-make the template triangle entirely red
For now just work with what the template provides.

Using Dev C++ explore some example Projects created by NeHe

                                                               http://nehe.gamedev.net/

-Make sure to install appropriate libraries

NeHe uses the gluax library in his programs

so look around for it in Updates/Packages

Remember to Select:

devpaks.org - Community Devpaks

Server

-search for glaux      

Review his Lessons, and download Dev project

Look for:

DOWNLOAD Dev C++ Code For This Lesson.