chris330 0 Posted July 6, 2007 Hi, Sorry to ask a dumb question but I was wondering if I could pick someone's brains about something. How do DirectX and OpenGL relate to C++ and what are they used for? I know someone on here is bound to know. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havocsquad 0 Posted July 6, 2007 DirectX is the "Microsoft" way to show graphics and/or text on a computer screen. OpenGL is a common uniformed standard other than DirectX to show graphics and/or text on a computer screen. DirectX is more compatible with most graphics cards but much harder to develop programs for. OpenGL is somewhat easier to develop, but certain graphics cards have issues with OpenGL compatibility. How this all relates to C++, basically it's the phrase "pick your posion". Both methods can be used by C++ by utilizing dll's and/or including statements into the code that automatically call components built into Windows (IE: DirectX) For you hardcore coders, feel free to correct me. However, this is my interpretation of this issue from a very "basic" perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
