n00by question but - how do i actually open the editor thing

StickZer0 · Post by **StickZer0** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:44 pm

I've downlaoded all of it, and i've searched through most of the files in the zip thing and i till can't find the actual main program so i can create a 3d level. Thanks!

JP · Post by JP » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:11 pm

Presumably you're talking about Irrlicht, which is a 3D graphics library, not a level/game editor. You have to create your own classes and import the Irrlicht library and can then use it's classes and methods to render 3D scenes

Check out the tutorials and API for more info on what to do:
http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/tutorials.html
http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/docu/index.html

Baal Cadar · Post by **Baal Cadar** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:12 pm

There seems to be a misconception here. Irrlicht is no Game Development Kit, it is a rendering engine. You are required to build your Level with a modelling/mapping tool of some kind, for instance GtkRandiant for BSP-Levels.
A complete list of supported formats is here: http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/feature ... tedformats

Also be aware, that you are supposed to know how to program in C++. This is vital.

gfxstyler · Post by **gfxstyler** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:13 pm

Hi!

this link is visible right on top of the beginners forum, which should contain everything you need:
http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/phpBB2/ ... php?t=4548

FAQ means Frequently Asked Questions, and if there is one available you should always read it first when you are new to something

bye!

TheWorstCoderEver · Post by **TheWorstCoderEver** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:56 pm

When fiddling with Irrlicht myself, I made my 3d environments using the free version of Deled. Deleds native format is actually supported by Irrlicht, so there is no problem with pipeline.

JPulham · Post by **JPulham** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:48 pm

some have made editors for irrlicht...such as Visual Editor
http://captorsoft.port5.com/

AndyCR · Post by **AndyCR** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:24 am

In addition, Niko is working on an Irrlicht editor, but to my knowledge it isn't released yet. See his latest blog entry as of now: http://irrlicht3d.org/

StickZer0 · Post by **StickZer0** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:06 pm

yeah my mistake not level but a 3d thingy.

I do know what FAQ means.

None of these posts actually helped me in any way, they told me stuff I already knew, but, after properly looking through the faq (not just whizzing thru) I've realised i need to make the stuff in a C++ editor. So thanks, but none of it helped.

Das Gurke · Post by **Das Gurke** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:54 pm

Sorry, but already the very first reply gave you exactly what you asked for ...

Shows how to set up the Visual Studio IDE for using the Irrlicht Engine and how to write a simple HelloWorld program with it.
(from Tutorial)