Thread: simple 2d "putpixel" api for windows?

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    simple 2d "putpixel" api for windows?

    Hi,
    I'd like to write a simple Program that opens a window where I can put pixels in certain colors. I've been doing this on dos a few years ago but now want to try again under windows.

    I use Devc++ and want to have a simple way to draw simple things, for example..

    Code:
    main () {
       openwindow (size);
       putpixel (x, y, color);
    }
    There's just too much information, I don't know where to start, if I should use OpenGL for example or whatever. I don't want to create 10 files, 5 classes or whatever in c++ just to have a simple app!

    Can anyone give me a hint, please!?

    Chris

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    Look into Win32 GDI functions. Those are pretty basic if you want to draw very basic things(circles,lines,squares,etc). You will not be able to create a window in Windows with one function, unless you create your own function that does everything for you.
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    Thanks

    Thanks,
    I think that's what I was looking for!

    Chris

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