Thread: What graphics system to use

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    What graphics system to use

    I want to get into programing graphical games. I want to start out 2d but eventually get into 3d. I know VS6C. I know C pretty well, but I havent gotten into classes yet.
    Theres a bunch of graohics systems.. DirectX, OpenGL, SDL, SCVA. I want a good, simple graphics system for 2d. Where should I start? Should I learn something else before learning this? Any books, tutorials? Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks a lot! i hope to hear from you soon.

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    A dig through the posts on the Games Forum on this site would be worth a go
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    Are you programming on Windows? If you are, I'd suggest learning the Windows API, then learning OpenGL, and finally DirectX.

    However, if you're one of those cross-platform guys, SDL will probably be your thing.

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    Is the windows API graphical? And where are some good tutorials for the systems you mentioned.

    ps: what is MFC? im still not clear on that

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    Is the windows API graphical? And where are some good tutorials for the systems you mentioned.
    Yes, it is. For tutorials, search the Windows Programming Forum. This is a very common question there.

    ps: what is MFC? im still not clear on that
    MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) is the C++ wrapper for the Windows API and other stuff.

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    i have the book Ivor Hortons Visual C++ 6. It goes from the ground up to MFC, ActiceX controls and creating them, ODBC (whats that?), and OOP. So after I finish this book, should I move directly to openGL? Or what about a simple graphics system like mode 13h? is there other things i should learn?

    i have a copuple more questions. What is MFC Com, ATL COM, and DCOM?

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    If you have Win9x and don't mind starting out in mode 13h 320x200x256 - which is probably the best mode to start in since its so easy, then...look in the game programming section.

    Go here to d/l my small VGA unit for DOS. It will help you get started. Feel free to mangle the source code as you wish and experiment with it.

    http://cboard.cprogramming.com/showt...threadid=46011

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