Using the C++ STL in graphics engine code?

Electron · Post by **Electron** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:32 pm

if you like hlsl syntax better than glsl but want to use OpenGL, try Cg. Its supported under both API's and is basically hlsl syntax compatible

Spintz · Post by **Spintz** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:58 pm

I've thought about that, but don't want to have the requirement to have CG installed.

Eternl Knight · Post by **Eternl Knight** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:18 pm

I've thought about that, but don't want to have the requirement to have CG installed.

I'm of the same mind. The good thing about GLSL (and arguably HLSL) is that one only needs the card, and video drivers for it to work (the arguability comes from whether DirectX can be counted as a "driver").

My original point still stands though - I prefer GLSL (and OpenGL) because of the fact it can be easily ported and developed on both Linux & Windows machines. It can also probably be easily developed on Macs, but it's not really worth targetting anymore (they are on Intel chips and all, so there is no REAL advantage to Macs anymore).

--EK